What Are Vitamins And How Do You Use Them?

Vitamins are organic substances found in tiny amounts in natural food products. A deficiency in any vitamin could lead to certain health problems.

Vitamins can also be essential nutrients that the body requires.

Vitamins can dissolve in water or fat, and are either soluble (or dissolvable) or both. You can order vitamins formulated just for you from our personalized vitamin packs at a very reasonable price.

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Vitamins A, D, E and K fat-soluble. The body stores fat-soluble vitamins in fatty tissue, the liver, and these vitamins can remain in the body for days sometimes even for months.

The body absorbs fat-soluble vitamins from the diet by using dietary fats.

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water-soluble vitamins cannot be stored and don’t last very long. They are expelled from the body by the urine. It is important to have a greater supply of water-soluble vitamins in your body than you need of fat-soluble vitamins.

The Vitamins

Vitamin A

• Chemical names include retinol, retinal as well as “the 4 carotenoids”, including beta Carotene.
• It is also fat-soluble.
• Supports Eye health.
• Deficiency: This might cause night blindness and keratomalacia. It causes the front of the eye to dry out and become cloudy.
• Good sources: These include liver, cod liver oil, carrots, broccoli, sweet potatoes, butter, kale, spinach, pumpkins. Collard greens. Some cheeses. Eggs. Cantaloupe melon.

Vitamin B1

• The chemical name of Thiamine
• It is water-soluble.
• Vital for producing enzymes that help to break down blood sugar.
• Deficiency could cause Beriberi and Wernicke Korsakoff disorder.
• Good sources are yeast, rice, corn, soybeans, whole grains rye, and brown rice.

Vitamin B2

• Chemical name: riboflavin.
• It is water-soluble.
• It’s essential for the development and growth of your body cells, and it helps you metabolize food.
• Deficiency symptoms include inflammation of the lips or fissures in your mouth.
• Good sources are asparagus, bananas, and persimmons.

Vitamin B3

• Chemical names: niacin, niacinamide.
• It is water-soluble.
• Required for cells to develop and function properly
• Deficiency A health issue known as pellagra can lead to diarrhea. Skin changes, intestinal upset, and other problems.
• Good sources include chicken, beef or salmon, eggs, and milk.

Vitamin B5

• Chemical name: Pantothenic acid.
• It is water-soluble.
• Required for producing energy or hormones.
• Deficiency symptoms include paresthesia, also known as “pins & needles”.
• Good sources are meats, whole grain, broccoli, avocados, and yogurt.

Vitamin B6

• Chemical names: pyridoxine, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal.
• It is water-soluble.
• Vital to the formation of a red blood cell.
• Good Sources include chickpeas or beef liver, bananas, and squash.

Vitamin C

• Chemical name ascorbic acid.
• It is water-soluble.
• Supports collagen production, wound repair, and bone growth. It is also supports strong blood vessels, supports the immune system, aids in iron absorption, and acts as an antioxidant.
• Deficiency can lead to Scurvy, bleeding gums, tooth loss, poor tissue growth, and wound healing.
• Good Sources include fruits and vegetables. However, cooking can cause vitamin C to disappear.

Vitamin D

• Chemical names: Ergocalciferol, Cholecalciferol.
• It is also fat-soluble.
• Vital for the healthy mineralization and growth of bones.
• Deficiency can lead to osteomalacia and rickets.
• Vitamin D is produced on the skin by UVB rays.