A vitamin is an organic compound required by an organism as a vital nutrient in limited amounts. An organic chemical compound is called a vitamin when it cannot be produced in sufficient quantities by an organism, and must be obtained from the diet. (Vitamin)
Some of the most important vitamins and most commonly used which are good for everyone’s health are Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Niacin (B3).
Vitamin A acts as an antioxidant. It neutralise free radicals when necessary. It helps improves your vision and maintains a healthy skin and normal bone development. Thus it is good for your health as it helps with your eye sight and bone growth.
Vitamin B1 converts carbohydrates and fats into energy. It helps the heart, digestive and nervous systems to function well. Without Vitamin B1, our fats will be stored in our body, under your skin and is noticeable and/or surrounding your vital organs like your liver and heart. (Not all body fat is bad) Thus having more of Vitamin B1 helps reduce the risk of having fats in your body as it uses up the fats and carbohydrates by converting it into energy.
Vitamin B2 is important in normal growth development and releases the energy from carbohydrates. While vitamin B6 helps to manufacture antibodies to fight infection and also plays an important role in keeping the blood cells acting efficiently with all the other B Vitamins.
Vitamin C helps to repair the body after any injury or illness. It also helps in preventing any infections. Thus, it should be taken in larger dosage to help build up your body immunity. As for Vitamin E, it’s considered to be one of nature’s best antioxidants to protect the body against free radicals.
Last of all, niacin (B3) helps breaks down fats and sugars and helps maintain efficient functioning of the stomach, nervous system and skin. It increase levels of HDL in the blood and has been found to
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