Vitamins are an essential part of a healthy diet and proper body function. They regulate metabolism and help produce energy. The chart below lists major vitamins and some of their functions and sources. Generally, men, women and children need different dosages to maintain their health. Speak with your doctor about what is right for you.
| VITAMIN |
FUNCTION |
SOURCES |
| Vitamin A |
· Prevents night blindness and other eye problems
· Enhances immunity
· May help prevent cancer
|
· Animal liver
· Fish liver oils
· Green and yellow fruits and vegetables
|
Vitamin B Complex
(B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12)
|
Maintain health of nerves, skin, eyes, hair, liver and mouth
Aid in proper brain function
|
Vary between each type of Vitamin B, but many are commonly found in eggs, fish and whole grains |
| Vitamin C |
· Required for tissue growth and repair, adrenal gland function and healthy gums
· May help prevent cancer
· Enhances immunity
|
· Berries
· Citrus fruits
· Green vegetables
|
| Vitamin D |
· Required for the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus by intestinal tract
· Aids in normal development of bones and teeth in children
· Protects against muscle weakness
|
· Fish liver oils
· Fatty saltwater fish
· Dairy products (low fat preferred)
· Eggs
|
| Vitamin E |
· May help prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease
· Improves circulation
· Promotes healthy skin/hair
|
· Cold-pressed vegetable oils
· Dark green leafy vegetables
· Legumes, nuts, seeds
|
| Vitamin K |
· Necessary for blood-clotting
· Aids in bone formation and repair
|
Found in some foods, but majority is produced naturally in body |
| Folic Acid |
· Needed for energy production and red blood cell formation
· Enhances immunity
· Important for healthy cell division
|
· Barley
· Beef
· Cheese
· Chicken
· Liver
· Whole grains
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