FUNCTION OF VITAMINS

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.

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.

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