Monday 15 September 2014

The basics on vitamins. (What they do and which foods they are in...)






Vitamin A

Function – supports vision, skin, bone, and tooth growth, immunity and reproduction.
Found in – mangos, carrots, butter-nut squash, pumpkin, broccoli, beef liver.

Vitamin B1

Function – supports energy metabolism and nerve function.
Found in – watermelons, tomatoes, spinach, soy milk, lean ham & pork chops, sunflower seeds.

Vitamin B2

Function – supports energy metabolism, normal vision and skin health.
Found in – spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, milk, eggs, liver, oysters, clams.

Vitamin B3

Function – supports energy metabolism, skin health, nervous system, and digestive system.
Found in – spinach, potatoes, tomatoes, lean ground beef, chicken breast, shrimp, tuna, liver.

Vitamin B6

Function – amino acids and fatty acid metabolism.
Found in – bananas, watermelons, tomatoes, potatoes, broccoli, spinach, chicken breasts, white rice.

Vitamin B12

Function – used in new cell synthesis, helps break down fatty acids and amino acids, supports nerve cell maintenance.
Found in – milk, meats, poultry, fish, eggs, shellfish.

 Vitamin C

Function – used in new cell synthesis, helps break down fatty acids and amino acids supports nerve cell maintenance.
Found in – mangos, orange, lemon, grapefruit, strawberries, kiwi, spinach, broccoli, red bell peppers, snow peas, tomatoes.

Vitamin D

Function – promotes bone mineralization.
Found in – fortified milk, egg yolk, liver, fatty fish, via sunlight.

Vitamin E

Function – antioxidant, regulation of oxidation reactions, supports cell membrane stabilization.
Found in – polyunsaturated plant cells, avocado, cod, shrimp, tofu, wheat sunflower seeds.

Vitamin K

Function – synthesis of blood clotting, proteins regulates blood calcium.
Found in – spinach, broccoli, brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, liver.

Folate

Function – supports DNA synthesis and new cell function.

Found in – tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, asparagus, okra, green beans, black eyed peas.