Types of Vitamins

Vitamins are the group of organic carbon containing substances that are present in food in small quantities. They are necessary for the growth and development of the body. If the body is not provided with required quantity of vitamin it may cause vitamin deficiency. As Prevention is better than cure, it's better to intake proper vitamins in right time to check the problem from growing more horrible. First of all vitamin is that component of a balanced diet which the human body generally cannot manufacture on its own. So you must consume vitamin straightly in form of food or through supplements as tonic or pills. There are many vitamins which are helpful for our body which are as follows:

• Vitamin A: it helps a great deal in improving your eyesight. Also it helps in maintaining healthy skin. Rich sources of vitamin A are: apricots, carrots, eggs, milk and spinach etc.
• Vitamins B: it helps in generating energy that the body uses to carry out its activities. Vitamin B also participates actively in making red blood cells that carry oxygen to different parts of your body. Rich sources of vitamin B include whole grains, such as wheat and oats, fish and seafood, leafy green vegetables, dairy products like milk and yogurt, beans and peas etc.
• Vitamin B6: is necessary for production of antibodies.


• Vitamin B12: is required for carbohydrate and fat metabolism. This is a must for children's growth.
• Vitamin B2 and Folic Acid: help in the formation of red blood cells.
• Vitamin C: it helps in strengthening your gums and muscles. Vitamin C found in citrus fruits like oranges, also helps in healing wounds. It enables you to overcome infections. Foods rich in vitamin C, apart from citrus fruits are: tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage and strawberries etc.
• Vitamin D: it works towards strengthening your bones and teeth. It also aids in absorbing the calcium required by the body. Fish, egg yolk, milk and other dairy products are useful source.
• Vitamin E: It takes care of your lungs and also aids in formation of red blood cells. Whole grains, such as wheat and oats, leafy green vegetables, egg yolks, nuts etc. are useful source.
• Vitamin K: it helps in the preservation of normal levels of the blood clotting proteins. Good sources of vitamin K are: leafy green vegetables, dairy products, like milk and yogurt, pork etc.