Healing With Vitamins

By Brandon Ditusa

A fun exciting and educational book about vitamins, nutrition, and the all around importance of taking care of our bodies so we can live long healthy lives 

and learn the natural way of healthy living that help lower the risk of deseases and deficiencies due to lack of proper vitamin intake. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brandon Ditusa
• Release date: Jun 26, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201106478

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Overview

Every day, the body requires a certain amount of vitamins and minerals to stay healthy and function properly. A well-balanced diet usually provides enough vitamins. However, if your diet does not meet your body's needs, serious disorders can develop. Symptoms of vitamin and mineral deficiency usually appear when the deficiency is already at an advanced stage. People who are deficient in vitamins A, B1, and B2, for example, experience recurring tiredness, mental or emotional disturbances, loss of appetite, and chapped lips, among other symptoms.

Poor eating habits, alcoholism, emotional stress, improper absorption of vitamins and minerals (usually due to liver or intestinal disorders), the use of medicines that interfere with vitamin absorption, and a lack of exposure to sunlight are all common causes of vitamin deficiencies. If you are constantly tired and have chronic health problems, you may be deficient in the vitamins your body requires to function properly. Doctors will typically prescribe supplements to address vitamin and mineral deficiencies in the body. However, be careful not to overdo it, as an excess of vitamins can be harmful. Is it necessary to take vitamins even if you eat a healthy diet? Yes, the answer is yes.

Proper food consumption should be supplemented with the appropriate vitamins and minerals. Vitamins act as buffers if your diet does not fully meet your daily requirements. You can't possibly calculate how many vitamins and minerals your body absorbs with each meal. While most people take vitamins to avoid common deficiency-related diseases, not all products on the market meet your body's needs. There are still those who lack what you require.

The vitamins B6, B12, D, E, and folic acid are essential components to look for in a supplement. Aside from being dietary supplements, these so-called B vitamins have been shown to help fight cancer and heart disease. While there is no hard-lined link between B vitamins and cancer, studies that suggest their preventive powers have helped raise the importance of daily vitamin and mineral doses into our system.

Standard RDA-level vitamins can be purchased over the counter for a reasonable price. Yes, the old belief that a healthy diet is enough to keep you going has been debunked. It is time to make an investment in our health. We all need vitamins, whether we like it or not. Sure, it adds costs; however, when we think about it, vitamins are probably the cheapest type of insurance available on the market right now. Who are we to refuse?

What are Vitamins?

Vitamins are organic nutrients that are required for life to exist. Our bodies require these vitamins to function properly. Most vitamins cannot be produced by humans, at least not in sufficient quantities to meet our needs. Therefore, they must be obtained through the food we consume.

Each vitamin and mineral known today serves a specific function in the body, making them unique and irreplaceable. There is no single food that contains all of the vitamins and minerals, and inadequate nutrient intake leads to deficiencies. A diverse diet is therefore essential for meeting the body's vitamin and mineral requirements.

Why are Vitamins Necessary for the Body?

1. Support Immunity

A healthy diet contributes to a strong immune system. Your immune system is dependent on what you put into it, and certain nutrients are known for their immune-boosting properties.

Vitamin C is regarded as one of the most powerful immune boosters. It is an antioxidant that protects your cells from oxidative stress caused by free radicals, which are unstable molecules. Zinc is also necessary for immune cell development and communication, and research suggests that it may improve immune health.

2. Necessary for a Healthy Metabolism

Thiamin, riboflavin, folate, biotin, and vitamins B6 and B12 are B-complex vitamins that work with other enzymes in your body to metabolize energy from protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Staying physically active & eating a healthy diet also contribute to a healthy metabolism, which is important for healthy ageing and overall health.

3. Strong Bones Health

You're probably aware that calcium is critical for strong bones. But did you know that the calcium requires vitamin D to do its job of assisting in the formation of healthy bones?

The skin produces vitamin D in response to direct sunlight exposure, but the use of sunscreen, insufficient winter sunlight, & poor absorption through the skin all work against the production of this essential nutrient. And although vitamin D is added to milk, many people do not consume enough dairy products to reap the benefits.

History of Vitamins

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While plants and microorganisms can produce the vitamins required for metabolism, humans and animals lost this ability during evolution. Because they lack the enzymes required to produce vitamins in the body, humans and animals must obtain them through diet (with the exception of vitamin D, which is synthesized via the action of sunlight). Choline is the most recent addition to the essential nutrient group.

More than 3,500 years ago, it was recognized that vitamin-rich foods are essential for health and well-being. The earliest records on this subject concern the use of specific foods, such as liver, which contains vitamin A, to prevent diseases such as night blindness. Nonetheless, until recently, the concept of vitamins was largely unknown.

Types of Vitamins

Fat-Soluble

Four of the known vitamins are fat-soluble. This means that the vitamins must be consumed with fat or oil in order for the body to absorb them. A, D, E, and K are the fat-soluble vitamins.

Water-Soluble

Other water-soluble vitamins include vitamin C and the B-complex, which includes vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin, folic acid, biotin, pantothenic acid, and choline.

Vitamins and their Body Functions

Vitamins aid in the growth and development of your body. They are also essential in bodily functions such as metabolism, immunity, and digestion. There are 13 essential vitamins, including vitamins A, C, D, E, and K, as well as B vitamins like riboflavin and folate.

Vitamin A

Eyes, immune system, skin, genes, growth

Vitamin D

Skin (formed in), intestines, kidneys, bones

Vitamin E

Antioxidant, blood cells, stored in liver

Vitamin K

Blood (clotting)

Vitamin B1

Energy metabolism, nerve and muscle activity

Vitamin B2

Energy metabolism, growth and reproduction, vision

Vitamin B3

Energy metabolism, neurological processes

Vitamin B5

Skin and hair, wound healing, blood lipid profile

Vitamin B6

Nerve activity, blood formation, DNA

Vitamin B7

Hair, nails, skin

Vitamin B9

DNA synthesis

Vitamin B12

Nerve activity, neurotransmitters

Vitamin C

Antioxidant, iron absorption, immune system

Choline

Nerve activity, gene expression

Importance of Each Vitamin for the Body.

Vitamin A

Retinol / Carotenoids

Vitamin A is important for our vision, skin, genes, growth, and immune system. It is especially important during the early stages of pregnancy for the development of the embryo. Infections and fevers raise the need for vitamin A.

In the body, three types of vitamin A are active: retinol, retinal, and retinoic acid. These are referred to as retinoids. As needed, the body's cells can convert retinol and retinal to the other active forms of vitamin A. Each type of vitamin A serves a specific purpose. Retinol promotes reproduction and