Vitamins contained in food

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Vitamins contained in food

Vitamin A

improve vision hair and skin health support bone and tooth growth reproduction of cells and certain hormones an effective prophylactic against measles

Vitamin B1

essential for the healthy functioning of the heart, nervous and digestive systems regulates fat and carbohydrate metabolism

Vitamin E

slowing down skin aging protection of cells from damage participates in the formation of red blood cells helps absorption of vitamin A

Vitamin D

participation in the regulation of metabolic processes and cell reproduction helps the body absorb phosphorus and calcium stimulation of the synthesis of hormones

Vitamin C

works as an antioxidant helps protect body cells from free radicals (cancer and cardiovascular disease) helps in the production of collagen (healthy skin and bones) improves iron absorption in the digestive tract

Vitamin K

involved in the metabolism of bones and connective tissue participates in the absorption of calcium and in the interaction of calcium and vitamin D helps in healthy functioning of the kidneys