Vitamins

Vitamins (combination of two words: Vital-amines) are complex organic substances of paramount importance in small quantities on the metabolism (food) in most animals. Vitamins are classified into two main groups: fat-soluble vitamins, like vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K, and water-soluble vitamins, vitamin C and also the group of molecules known as vitamin B - Complex. Each has its own role to play in the development of the human body.

Vitamin A
Vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin, really plays a big role in eyesight and helps us to see the light and also in Sunday night. Vitamin A is also to the emergence and maintenance of healthy skin, hair and mucous membranes. Vitamin A is found in eggs, milk, carrots, spinach, sweet potatoes, fish oil, liver (pork, lamb, chicken, beef or turkey), butter, broccoli, apricots, nectarines, melon, orange and yellow, or vegetables or fruit.

Vitamin B
Himself vitamin B is a complex of different vitamins such as B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin, folic acid, biotin and pantothenic acid. These B vitamins are very important in the metabolic activity and promotion of red blood cells (oxygen, which throughout the body). You also help you make your body protein and energy. Some intestinal bacteria in our preparation for any type of vitamin B. The lack of vitamin B may result in disease "Beri Beri, chapped lips, weak muscles, malformation of red blood cells, affect the normal growth and disrupts the nervous system.

Vitamin C
Ascorbic acid or vitamin C is water soluble, antioxidant vitamins, which are vital for the production of collagen, a protein structure of bone, cartilage, muscle and blood vessels. The vitamin C found in citrus fruits (lemon and orange), melon, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage and other fruits and vegetables.

Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin rule that the formation of bone and absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the intestine. This vitamin you need to bones and teeth. In addition, helps your body absorb the amount of calcium should be. Vitamin D is found in the liver oil of fish, egg yolk, milk and other dairy products, fortified with vitamin D. Lack of vitamin D may mean that weak bones and bowed legs (for children).

Vitamin E
Vitamin E, a fat-soluble vitamin, is essential for the inhibition of oxidation in body tissues, the formation of red blood cells, and also to prevent the distribution of body tissues. The company has the body tissues and protects the lungs are damaged by polluted air. This vitamin is found in whole grains (for example, wheat and oats), wheat germ, green leafy vegetables, sardines, egg yolk, nuts, bread, cereals and seeds. Lack of this vitamin may result in many diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer's disease.