Category: Vitamins

Examination of Vitamin B12 Deficiency The deficiency or toxicity of the B12 vitamin can negatively impact an individuals life, causing significant negative consequences. My doctors observations included anemia, a low count of blood cells, and their enlarged and immature state (Green, 2017). Other symptoms were occasional numbness in arms and legs, as well as complications…

Vitamin Supplementation in Early Years (0-5) Table of Contents Introduction Importance of Vitamin Supplementation Health Promotion Conclusion References Introduction Children below the age of five years are in active growth and body development stages. They require enough nutrients to facilitate tissue formation and to remain healthy and effective. Therefore, they need continuous vitamin A, C…

Antioxidants and Vitamin C Table of Contents Antioxidants functions Free radicals: How they affects the body Sources of Vitamin C Optimal delivery system for Vitamin C Precautions for the use of Vitamin C Works Cited Antioxidants functions Different kinds of antioxidants act as defensive organism against oxidative-stress. Antioxidants are classified by function into four categories;…

Medical Importance of Vitamin D3 Table of Contents Introduction Vitamin D3 and Cancer Vitamin D3 and Fibromyalgia Vitamin D3 and Allergies Vitamin D Deficiency and AIDS Conclusion References Introduction Vitamin D3, which is referred to as cholecaciferol is the form of vitamin D that is gotten when the human skin is exposed to direct sunlight…

The Importance of Vitamin B and Iron The word vitamin was initially referred to elements that are soluble in water and essential in the nutrition of babies and they were separated from milk, yeasts, and wheat germ. The word vitamin was taken from the initial invention of the anti-beriberi factor in 1912 by a well-known…

Taking Vitamin Supplements: Advantages and Disadvantages Introduction In order to stay healthy, one needs to make sure they have a daily dose of vitamins. However, many individuals are not able to follow this medical advice due to their busy schedule that does not allow them to plan well-balanced meals that would contain all necessary nutrients.…

The Most Important Types of Vitamins Health specialists and nutritionists identify many types of vitamins. Those named after the first five letters of the English alphabet are the most important for the functioning of the human body. According to experts, vitamin A helps form and maintain healthy teeth, bones, soft tissue, mucous membranes, and skin…

Taking Vitamin Supplements: Advantages and Disadvantages Introduction In order to stay healthy, one needs to make sure they have a daily dose of vitamins. However, many individuals are not able to follow this medical advice due to their busy schedule that does not allow them to plan well-balanced meals that would contain all necessary nutrients.…

Importance of Vitamin D for Human Body Vitamin D is important for the human body as it fulfills many functions. One of the most significant roles of this component is contributing to the absorption of calcium and phosphor. This element strengthens bones and helps the brain functioning which is especially important for children during their…

Nutritional Features: Macronutrients, Vitamins and Minerals Table of Contents Macronutrients Vitamins Minerals References Macronutrients Macronutrients are inorganic substances that are found in the cells of living organisms in large quantities. The difference from micro elements is in the amount needed by the body, this threshold is 200 mg (Tórtora et al., 2019). The substance from…