Vitamins?

Vitamins are essential nutrients that our bodies need in small amounts to function properly. They play a crucial role in various bodily functions, such as metabolism, immune system function, and overall health. There are 13 essential vitamins that our bodies cannot produce on their own, so we need to obtain them through our diet or supplements. These include vitamin A, B vitamins (such as B12 and folate), vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K. Each vitamin has its own specific functions and benefits for the body.

Water-Soluble Vitamins:

- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): Antioxidant, immune function
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine): Energy metabolism
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): Energy metabolism, vision
- Vitamin B3 (niacin): Energy metabolism, nervous system function
- Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): Energy metabolism, hormone production
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): Amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis
- Vitamin B7 (biotin): Energy metabolism, skin and hair health
- Vitamin B9 (folic acid): DNA synthesis, red blood cell production
- Vitamin B12 (cobalamin): Red blood cell production, nervous system function

Fat-Soluble Vitamins:

- Vitamin A (retinol): Vision, immune function, skin health
- Vitamin D (cholecalciferol): Calcium and phosphorus absorption, bone health
- Vitamin E (tocopherol): Antioxidant, immune function
- Vitamin K (phylloquinone): Blood clotting