MindMap Gallery Vitamin breakdown
Vitamins are essential nutrients for the human body, classified into water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. They are primarily sourced from food and supplements. However, excessive intake of vitamins can also lead to health problems, such as liver damage caused by excess vitamin A.
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Vitamin breakdown
Definition of vitamins
Organic compounds
Required in small quantities
Essential for normal body function
Types of vitamins
Watersoluble vitamins
Vitamin C
Antioxidant properties
Collagen synthesis
B vitamins
Complex of eight vitamins
Involved in energy production
Fatsoluble vitamins
Vitamin A
Vision health
Immune function
Vitamin D
Calcium absorption
Bone health
Vitamin E
Antioxidant
Cell protection
Vitamin K
Blood clotting
Bone metabolism
Sources of vitamins
Natural sources
Fruits and vegetables
High in vitamins A, C, and K
Meats and dairy
Rich in B vitamins and vitamin D
Nuts and seeds
Contain vitamin E and some B vitamins
Supplements
Pills and capsules
Synthetic or isolated vitamins
Fortified foods
Added vitamins in processed foods
Importance of vitamins
Prevention of deficiency diseases
Beriberi
Vitamin B1 deficiency
Scurvy
Vitamin C deficiency
Promotion of overall health
Immune system support
Energy production and metabolism
Vitamin absorption and metabolism
Factors affecting absorption
Dietary fat intake
Enhances absorption of fatsoluble vitamins
Cooking methods
Can affect vitamin content in food
Metabolic pathways
Conversion into active forms
Vitamin D activation in the skin
Excretion
Watersoluble vitamins excreted in urine
Vitamin overdose and toxicity
Symptoms of toxicity
Fatsoluble vitamins
Accumulate in body tissues
Watersoluble vitamins
Less likely to cause toxicity
Recommended daily allowances (RDA)
Guidelines for safe intake levels
Varies by age, sex, and life stage
Vitamin deficiency diseases
Causes of deficiency
Inadequate intake
Malabsorption disorders
Increased need due to illness
Effects on health
Anemia from B12 deficiency
Rickets from vitamin D deficiency
Night blindness from vitamin A deficiency