VITAMINS

A vitamin is an organic molecule that is an essential
micronutrient which an organism needs in small quantities
for the proper functioning of its metabolism. Essential
nutrients cannot be synthesized in the organism, either at
all or not in sufficient quantities, and therefore
must be obtained through the diet.

TYPES OF VITAMINS
1. VITAMIN A
• Function: It is essential for eye health.
• Deficiency: This may cause night blindness and keratomalacia, which causes the clear front layer of the eye to grow dry and cloudy.

2. VITAMIN B
• Function: It is essential for producing various enzymes that help break down blood sugar
• Deficiency: This may cause beriberi and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

3. VITAMIN C
• Function: It contributes to collagen production, wound healing, and bone formation.
• Deficiency: This may result in scurvy, which causes bleeding gums, a loss of teeth, and poor tissue growth and wound healing.

4. VITAMIN D
• Function: It is necessary for the healthy mineralization of bone.
• Deficiency: This may cause rickets and osteomalacia, or softening of the bones.

5. VITAMIN E
• Function: Its antioxidant activity helps prevent oxidative stress, an issue that increases the risk of widespread inflammation and various diseases.
• Deficiency: This is rare, but it may cause hemolytic anemia in newborns. This condition destroys blood cells.

6. VITAMIN K
• Function: It is necessary for blood clotting.
• Deficiency: Low levels may cause an unusual susceptibility to bleeding, or bleeding diathesis..

VITAMINS CHART

VITAMINS	SOURCE
VITAMIN A	liver, cod liver oil, carrots, broccoli, sweet potatoes, butter, kale, spinach, pumpkins, collard greens, some cheeses, eggs, apricots, cantaloupe melon, and milk.
VITAMIN B	yeast, pork, cereal grains, sunflower seeds, brown rice, whole grain rye, asparagus, kale, cauliflower, potatoes, oranges, liver, and eggs.
VITAMIN C	fruit and vegetables, but cooking destroys vitamin C.
VITAMIN D	Fatty fish, eggs, beef liver, and mushrooms also contain the vitamin
VITAMIN E	wheat germ, kiwis, almonds, eggs, nuts, leafy greens, and vegetable oils.
VITAMIN K	natto, leafy greens, pumpkins, figs, and parsley

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