vitamins for u
TOTAL VITAMINS INFORMATION :-
VITAMIN-A , VITAMIN-B , VITAMIN-C , VITAMIN-D , VITAMIN-E
VITAMIN-A
Daily Requirement of an adult: 4000 to 5000 international units
Functions of Vitamins: This vitamin is essential for preservation and growth of certain Cells in the body. It is also essential for preserving health of the eyesight. Our night vision depends on this vitamin. Besides, it is also essential for the general development of bones and formation of teeth.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Lack of Vitamin ’A’ causes slackening of the growth of body. Eyes and skin abnormalities of bone and teeth also develop.
VITAMIN-B
(Note: This is a group of vitamins comprising eight vitamins
Vitamins B1,B2,B6,B12,Niacin,Pantothenic acid, Biotin ,and Folocin)
Daily Requirement of an adult: Each approximately 0.5 to 5mg.
Functions of Vitamins: Vitamins of this, group are essential for the growth of the body, for causing appetite and for the health of eyesight, nervous system and skin. They are also essential for preventing anemia.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Lack of Vitamin ‘B’ causes a disease named Beriberi. Lack of Vitamin ‘B2’causes cracks in the skin and around eyes, nose and mouth. Lack of Niacin causes a disease called Pellagra and abnormalities of the nervous system. Lack of ‘B6′ causes anemia and skin diseases. Lack of Antithetic acid causes metabolic disorders. Symptoms of Biotin and Folecin are similar to those of the lack of Antithetic acid. Lack of Vitamin ‘B12′ cause slackening of the growth of the body and also causes fatal anemia.
VITAMIN-C
Daily Requirement of an adult: 45mg
Functions of Vitamins: This vitamin is essential for the growth of body. It also makes a vital contribution to the formation of teeth and bones. It helps in keeping the different cells connected to one another. If expedites the process of healing wounds. It enhances the resistance power of the body.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Besides causing a disease called scurvy; lack of this vitamin may cause problems of teeth and gums Internal hemorrhage, osteoporosis of bones, weight loss and infertility.
VITAMIN-D
Daily Requirement of an adult: 300 to 400 International units.
Functions of Vitamins: This vitamin is essential for the growth of body. If also makes a vital contribution to the formation of teeth and bones.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Deficiency of vitamin ‘D’ causes osteoporosis of bones and consequently children develop a disease called Rickets.
VITAMIN-E
Daily Requirement of an adult: 12 to 15 International units.
Functions of Vitamins: This is an essential vitamin for fertility. Besides that, it also strengthens red blood cells and prevents their disintegration.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Deficiency of this vitamin may cause infertility.
