Category: Nutrients
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Vitamin D, Role & function and sources
Vitamin D (Calciferol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that naturally exists in limited foods and is usable as a dietary supplement. It is also produced by the body while absorbing the UV rays from sunlight. Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption in the gut and maintains adequate serum calcium and phosphate concentrations. This concentration enables normal bone […]
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Vitamin B1- Thiamine
Vitamin B1 – thiamine | the function of thiamine , Deficiency of vitamin B1 , soureces and recommend dosage of thiamine |
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Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an important vitamin that helps us to protect ourselves from the free radical effect. It’s essential for the body must take a dietary supplement.
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Vitamin B Complexes
Vitamin B complexes are the type of water-soluble vitamin that plays a significant role in cell metabolism and synthesis of red blood cells. It has mainly been categorized into eight different vitamin B complexes such as vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12. Vitamin B complexes help in releasing energy from carbohydrates […]
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Vitamin A: Role – Deficiency – Source & More
Vitamin A is the group of fat-soluble nutrient compounds including retinol, retinal, and retinyl esters that are found in animals as well as plants. It’s stored in body tissue for later use. Most vitamin A kept in our liver in the form of retinyl esters. These esters are then broken down into all-trans-retinol, which binds […]
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Six Essential nutrients
There are six essential nutrients for the body such that:- Vitamins Minerals Proteins Fats Carbs Water Vitamins Vitamins are micronutrients that offer a range of health benefits, including: boosting the immune system,helping prevent or delay certain cancers such as prostate cancer,strengthening teeth and bones,aiding calcium absorptionmaintaining healthy skin,helping the body metabolize proteins and carbs,supporting healthy […]