Wednesday, February 16, 2011

List of vitamins that we can consumes from food

Vitamin A
Function: Stimulates growth of white blood cells and improves immunity.
Found in: Milk, eggs, fruits, and green vegetables.

Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
Function: Converts carbohydrates into energy, important for proper functioning of heart,
muscles, and nervous system.
Found in: Pasta, meat, and fish.

Vitamin B6
Function: Required for normal functioning of brain and nerves; also helps with blood cell
formation.
Found in: Potatoes, bananas, nuts, and beans.

Vitamin B12:
Function: Makes DNA, helps with red blood cell formation, and helps with nerve cell
functions.
Found in: Fish, meat, poultry, and milk.

Vitamin C
Function: Strengthens teeth, gums, bones, and blood vessels.
Found in: Broccoli, kiwi, guava juice, grape fruit juice, oranges, tomatoes, and spinach.

Vitamin D
Function: Enables body to absorb calcium, which leads to bone strengthening.
Found in: This can be formed from the presence of sun light in your skin, but foods
that also include it are egg yolks, milk, and fish oils.

Vitamin E
Function: Protects cells from any damage; also required for blood cells.
Found in: Vegetable oils, nuts, leafy green vegetables

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