Categories Of Vitamins
Vitamins are Categories into two groups
- Fat Soluble Vitamins
- Water Soluble Vitamins
Fat Soluble Vitamins.
These vitamins are stored in fatty tissue of our body.The four fat soluble vitamins are A,D,E,K.These vitamins are absorbed more easily by the body in the presence of dietary fat
Water Soluble Vitamins.
There are nine water-soluble vitamins. They are not stored in the body.Any leftover water-soluble vitamins leave the body through urine. Although, the body keeps a small reserve of these vitamins, they have to be taken on a regular basis to prevent shortage in the body.Vitamin B12 is only water soluble vitamin that can be stored in the liver for many years
Functions and Sources of Vitamins
Fats soluble Vitamins is as follows :-
Functions:-Helps maintaining Good Vision(necessary for night vision)resistance to infection and support and repair of body tissues.Also maintain the high integrity of white and red blood cells,assists immune reactions.
Sources:-Milk,eggs,meat,fish liver oil.Vegetable(spinach,broccoli,carrots,sweet potatoes,pumpkin) Fruits(Mango,cantaloupe,papaya, and apricots)
Functions:-Member of large and cooperative bone-making and bone maintenance team.Regulates absorption of calcium and phosphorous for bone health
Sources:-Formed in skin when you exposed to sunlight. Also found in dairy products,egg yolk,fish liver oils,tuna,oysters,yeast
Functions:-Fat -soluble antioxidant. Helps maintain cell membranes,red blood cell integrity,protects vitamin A and fatty acids for oxidation
Sources:-Found primarily in plant oils,leafy vegetables,wheat grains,whole grains,eggs yolk,nuts,seeds, and liver.
