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SIGNIFICANCE OF VITAMINES IN THE BODY.

Vitamins are vital amine of the body.They have significant role in the body.They are significant nutrients in the body.There are two types of vitamins in the body .

• Fat soluble vitamins-A,D,E,K.
• Water solublevitamins-C,B complex.

They have different functions in the body such as antioxidant activities,immunity booster,wound healing,convert energy.

Vitamin A-(Retinoids or carotenoid.)

• AntiAntioxidant
• Prevent cell damage.
• Protect heart,kidney function.
• Obtaining from leafy vegetables,carrots etc.

Vitamin D( calciferol)

• Regulate absorption of calcium and phosphorus.
• Maintain bone health.
• Directly obtain from sunlight.

Vitamin E(Tocopherol)

• Lower the risk of Cardiovascular, cancer disease.
• Antioxidant.
• Protect cell structures.
• Support immune system.
• Prevent inflammation.
• Source:Vegetable oils,nuts,seeds etc.

Vitamin K.

• Blood clotting.
• Bone metabolism.
• Used for proin synthesis.
• Source:Green leafy Vegetables,egg,meat etc.

Vitamin C.

• Absorption of iron.
• Collagen synthesis.
• Maintains cartilage,bones.
• Wound healing.
• Proper functioning of immune system.
• Source:citrus fruits,leafy vegetables etc.

Vitamin B complex

• Growth of red blood cells.
• healthy brain,eye,cell.
• maintain appetite.
• proper nerve function.
• Source:egg,milk,meat,cheese etc.