This blog post will walk you through: what different vitamins are good for.
Function
There are 13 essential vitamins. This means that these vitamins are required for the body to work properly. They are:
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
Vitamin B3 (niacin)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
Pantothenic acid (B5)
Biotin (B7)
Folate (folic acid or B9)
Vitamins are grouped into two categories:
Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body’s liver, fatty tissue, and muscles.
Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body. They have to be consumed on a regular basis to prevent shortages or deficiencies in the body.
What Are Vitamins?
Having too little of any particular vitamin may increase the risk of developing certain health issues.
A vitamin is an organic compound, which means that it contains carbon. There are currently 13 recognized vitamins.
Fat-Soluble And Water-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamins are either soluble, or dissolvable, in fat or water.
We describe both types below: Fat-soluble vitamins Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble. Dietary fats help the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins through the intestinal tract. Water-soluble vitamins Water-soluble vitamins do not stay in the body for long and cannot be stored.
They leave the body via the urine. Vitamin supplements Many people in the United States take multivitamins and other supplements, though these may not be necessary or helpful, according to research . The Department of Health and Human Services provide up-to-date guidelines detailing the best ways to get enough nutrients from the diet.
Anyone taking supplements should be careful not to exceed the maximum dose, as research shows that taking too much of any vitamin can lead to health problems. Also, some medications can interact with vitamin supplements. Various supplements are available for purchase online.
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