Vitamins. Vitamin deficiency

Vitamins

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The word vitamin was derived from

 “vitamine”, a Latin word

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Types of Vitamins

1. Fat-soluble vitamins: Four vitamins such as A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble vitamins.
2. Water-soluble vitamins: The remaining nine vitamins are water-soluble. Eight B complex and vitamin C are examples of water-soluble vitamins.

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Vitamins are obtained generally from

various plant and animal sources

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vitamin A sources 

Fish, dairy products, oranges, ripe yellow fruits, vegetables, carrots, pumpkin, spinach

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Vitamin D food sources 

Eggs, liver, mushroom

Vitamin deficiency

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vitamin A deficiency disease(s) 

dry skin 

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Vitamin E deficiency disease 

Deficiency is very rare but mild anemia is found in newborn baby

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Vitamin B9 deficiency diseases 

Anemia and deficiency during pregnancy are associated with birth defects

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B 12 deficiency diseases 

Anemia or deficiency of hemoglobin

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Vitamin C deficiency diseases 

skin-related problems

Vitamins 2

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What is Vitamin?

Vitamin is an organic compound or essential micronutrient found in various foods and necessary for the growth and good health of animals including humans

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Why Vitamins are Important?

Vitamins are important for the generation of energy in our body by utilizing carbohydrates, proteins, and fats properly and improving our immune system to save us from various diseases.

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Is Vitamin C Good for Skin?

Yes. It fights against dark circles, protects your skin from sun damage, lights your skin

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BONUS

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What are Fat Soluble Vitamins?

The four vitamins namely A, D, E, and K