Everything you need to know about vitamins

In the 21st C, with the advancement of science and technology, man with so many gadgets to help him around the house, for communication, travel and fun, still finds that he lacks time ! Yes, now-a-days, you ask anyone, they always, sorry, I just don't have time for anything except the routine work ! This really makes you wonder, if they do have time to cook, eat a full nutritious meal also. Sadly, as they're always in a hurry, the food that the modern man eats, lacks in essential vitamins and other nutrients. Deficiency of nutrients are the cause of various diseases, if only we pay a little more attention to the food that we eat, then we'll not suffer from unwanted diseases.

Vitamin A- it is also known as retinol, which is found in all orange and yellow veges and fruits- carrots, mangoes, pumpkin, broccoli, egg yolks, arugula, papaya and liver.
Deficiency- can cause vision problems, especially in children.
Benefits- it is good for the skin, eyes and prevents tissue ageing.

Vitamin B1- it is known as thiamine, it is found in whole grains, beans, cabbage, string beans, banana, papaya and pork.
Deficiency- lack of this vitamin can cause weakness, loss of appetite, joint pain and heart problems.
Benefits- it helps to stimulate the appetite, improve heart function and protect the nervous system.

Vitamin B2- it is also known as riboflavin. This vitamin is found in cheese, brown rice, eggs, cassava, pineapple, avocado and giblets.
Deficiency- it causes skin diseases and indigestion.
Benefits- it helps skin, eyes and aids digestion.

Vitamin B6- it is also known as pyridoxine. It is found in bananas, peanuts soy, tomato and meat- such as chicken, fish and fork.

Deficiency- Lack of this vitamin can cause skin problems.
Benefits- it aids metabolism, especially of carbohydrates and improves cell immunity.

Vitamin B 12- cyanocobalamin is a classification associated with vitamin B 12 and it is found in foods such as fish, meat from liver, muscles and kidneys.
Deficiency- it can cause anemia, gastrointestinal problems and blood disease.
Benefits- It benefits the metabolism, nervous system and growth.

Vitamin C- Ascorbic acid is found in citrus fruits- oranges, lemon and tangerines. Tomatoes, grapes, watercress and cabbage, green chilies, coriander leaves also contain this vitamin. The best source is amla, as 1 amla gives us enough vitamin C for the whole day.
Deficiency- it can cause fatigue and poor scarring.
Benefits- it stimulates the immune system and it is important for skin, teeth, bone and muscle health.

Vitamin D- Sunlight vitamin it is known as , as sunlight helps our body to make this vitamin.Fish-tuna, mackerel, sardines are also good source of calciferol.
Deficiency-  Lack of this vitamin causes problem with bone health.
Benefits- It contributes to bone growth, as it helps absorption of calcium and phosphorous.

Vitamin E- it is present in rice, wheat germ, nuts and leafy green- curry leaves
Deficiency- according to the specialists, it is rare to lack this vitamin, but it can happen with people who have difficulty in absorption or newborns.
Benefits- it reduces the risk of developing cataracts, cancer, cardiovascular diseases and skin problems.

Vitamin K- Milk, leafy dark green vegs, cabbage, cauliflower and spinach.
Deficiency- without this vitamin, our body takes longer to heal wounds and can be more susceptible to hemorrhage.
Benefits- It is an excellent source of blood clotting stimulant.

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