Vitamin A
v Helps you to see in the day and at night.
v Protects you from infections by keeping
skin and other body parts healthy.
skin and other body parts healthy.
v Promotes normal growth and development.
v Vitamin A contains anti
ageing properties that prevent formation of fine lines and wrinkles on the skin
assisting in cell rejuvenation.
v They help develop strong
teeth, healthy bones, protect against cataracts, Alzheimer’s disease,
arthritis, cardiac problems and age related macular degeneration.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
v Helps with energy production in your body.
v B1 are compulsory for
effective functioning of the brain.
v VitaminB1 prevents
formation of kidney stones.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
v Helps with energy production in your body.
v Helps your body use other B vitamins.
v VitaminB2 (Riboflavin) alleviates
symptoms of migraine.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
v Helps your body to use protein, fat and
carbohydrate to make energy.
v Helps enzymes work properly in your body.
v Vitamin B3 controls
serotonin and the production of stress hormones, providing a “feel good” factor
preventing symptoms of anxiety and stress.
v Niacin B3, which keeps
the tongue in shape helping in the process of digestion.
VitaminB5
v Vitamin B5 is fundamental
for the production of particular hormones enabling proper functioning of the
adrenal glands.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
v Helps your body to make and use protein and
glycogen which is the stored energy in your muscles and liver.
v Helps form hemoglobin which carries oxygen in
your blood.
v VitaminB6 restrain the
making of neurotransmitters, of which histamine has the effect of triggering
migraines.
v B6 vitamins promote
cardiac health and prevent risk of a heart attack.
Vitamin B9 Folate (also known as folacin and folic acid)
v VitaminB9 protect against
pancreas, breast and colorectal cancers.
v Helps to produce and maintain DNA and cells.
v Helps to make red blood cells and
prevent anemia.
v Getting enough folic acid lowers the risk of
having a baby with birth defects like spina bifida
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
v Works with the vitamin foliate to make DNA.
v Helps to make healthy blood cells. Low levels
of vitamin B12 can cause a type of anemia.
v Keep nerves working properly.
Vitamin C
v May help prevent cell damage
and reduce risk for certain cancers, heart disease and other
diseases.
v Helps heal cuts and wounds and
keeps
gums healthy.Protects you from infections by keeping your immune system healthy.
gums healthy.Protects you from infections by keeping your immune system healthy.
v Increases the amount of iron
your body absorbs from some foods.
v Vitamin C helps in the
formation of collagen, vital for the development of strong bones, teeth and
joints.
v A rich source of antioxidant, Vitamin C
contains antiviral and antibacterial properties preventing infections, boosts
the immune system by getting rid of unwanted toxins caused by free radicals
during the oxidation process and protects the body from long-term illness and
infections.
v Vitamin C improves cardiac health by
maintaining healthy triglyceride, cholesterol, blood sugar and blood
pressure levels.
Carotenoids: alpha, beta-carotene and betacryptoxanthin
v Carotenoids are not vitamins but some types
can turn into vitamin A in the body.
v Act as antioxidants which protect your body
from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals.
Vitamin D
v Increases the amount of calcium and phosphorus
your body absorbs from foods.
v Deposits calcium and phosphorus in bones and
teeth, making them stronger and healthier.
v Protects against infections by keeping your
immune system healthy.
Vitamin E
v Helps to maintain a healthy immune system and
other body processes.
v Acts as an antioxidant and protects cells from
damage.
v They also reduce the risk
of cancers of the prostrate and the breast.
v Vitamin E when applied
locally on the skin removes stretch marks, scars and relieves burns. Combined
with Vitamin A and C they delay the process of ageing preventing formation of
fine lines and wrinkles, keeping the skin soft, supple and smooth.
Vitamin K
v Makes proteins that cause our blood to clot,
when you are bleeding.
v Involved in making body proteins for your
blood, bones and kidneys.
They help in elevation of bone mass thus preventing osteoporosis