Hey all!... this time I want to talk about the definition of vitamins, vitamins functions and types of vitamins or a variety of vitamins and sources of the types of vitamins or where it exists or can be found.
Vitamins certainly is not
a new thing we know, especially Vitamin C, surely everyone knows about Vitamin
C, but not only that vitamin there are many types or kinds of vitamins. As mention above, first of all we will discuss about the notion of vitamins,
what the heck is that vitamin? ... Vitamins are chemical compounds that can not
be made by the body, but indispensable for the growth and development of the
body. The body needs vitamins in small amounts, but constantly. Vitamin
function for cell growth, regulate and improve the function of organs, and
regulate the use of food and energy.
1. The Function of Vitamin in General.
There are many types of vitamins that has its own
functions, for this time we will give vitamins function in general. The function
of vitamin generally as follows :
- As a regulate substances in the body
- Serves to strengthen teeth and bones
- Accelerating Growth
- Strengthen the body's resistance to disease
- Speeding up the process of healing disease
- Maintain and improve fitness
- Slowing down the aging process
- Build up the immune system
- Keep your body fresh and eliminate fatigue
- Vitamin is also expected to serve as catalysts in biochemical reactions of the body
2. Functions, Sources and Types of Vitamins
A variety of vitamins are known functions and resources
of various kinds or types of vitamins are as follows :
a. Vitamin A (Retinol)
Vitamin A is a vitamin that is important to maintain and
care for beauty skin to remain smooth and delicate. Another very important
function is to the growth of the body and maintain eye health. Vitamin A is
found in carrots, green vegetables, sweet potatoes, squash, avocados and
watermelon. Sources of vitamin A from food is still in the form of provitamin
A. Furthermore, in the liver, provitamin A is converted into vitamin A. Vitamin
A deficiency can lead to night blindness and xeroftalma. Xeroftalmia disease
causes the eyes to dry so that resulted in the blindness.
b. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Vitamin B1 is a vitamin that is essential for the body.
The function of vitamin is to increase appetite and regulate the function of
the means of digestion and nerve function. The best source of vitamin B1 are
grains that still have the epidermis, sprouts, wheat, yeast, and dry beans.
Vitamin B1 deficiency will cause disorders of the nerves, fatigue, digestive
less than perfect, as well as causing the disease beriberi.
c. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamin B2 plays an important role in the growth of the
body, maintain healthy skin, healthy hair, healthy hair, nails maintaining
health, and helps metabolize carbohydrates to obtain energy. Sources of vitamin
B2 are milk, nuts, eggs, and yeast.
d. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Vitamin B6 to function in body growth, maintain healthy
skin and rmabut, reduce nausea and relieve motion sickness, reduce spasms arm,
and prevent pellagra or rough skin (inflamed). Sources of vitamin B6 are grains
that still have husk, corn, fish, and yeast. Vitamin B6 deficiency results in
pellagra, insomnia, irritability, and depression.
e. Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
Vitamin B12 plays a role in the formation of red blood
cells and improve concentration. Sources of vitamin B12 include liver, meat,
and eggs. Vitamin B12 deficiency will lead to anemia, fatigue, and skin
disorders.
f. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin C plays a role in the healing process of
infection as well as tackling allergies and scurvy. Sources of vitamin C
include oranges, tomatoes, pineapple and fresh vegetables. Lack of vitamin C
can lead to bleeding gums, hampered the process of wound healing, pain in the
joints, and resistance to infection is low.
g. vitamin D
Vitamin D is needed in the process of bone formation and
strengthen the framework. Sources of vitamin D include oily fish, egg yolk,
milk, butter, and sea fish. Sources of vitamin D from food is still in the form
of provitamin D. Sunlight will help transform provitamin D into vitamin D the
skin surface. Vitamin D deficiency causes stunted growth, bowed legs, brittle
teeth, and muscle spasms.
h. Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
Vitamin E prevents miscarriages, infertility, and
bleeding. Sources of vitamin E in the form of sprouted grains, olive oil, and
coconut oil. Vitamin E deficiency causes disturbances in muscle and infertility
i. Vitamin K (Filokuinon)
Vitamin K plays a role in blood clotting process when
injury occurs. Vitamin K is found in many green vegetables, soybeans, and
tomatoes. Vitamin K deficiency causes blood to clot difficult.
So, that ends our discussion of understanding the Definition, Functions and Types of Vitamnis.
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