A Beginner's Guide to Vitamins


Have you ever wondered why these microscopic nutrients are so important and how they can benefit your body? Since some of the foods we eat every date include vitamins, it helps to get to know them better and find out why they keeps us living and thriving.
Vitamins: The Need-to-Know
Vitamins, or organic substances, play a vital role in metabolism, cell function, and growth. If your body runs out of these substances, it could develop multiple medical conditions, some of which can be critical. Presently, 13 vitamins(1) are listed as essential, and they're divided into two groups based on the bonds they form.
Water Soluble Vitamins
Fat Soluble Vitamins
A Quick Guide to Essential Vitamins
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin D (Calciferol)
Vitamin K (Menadione)
Final Thoughts
A balanced diet not only can prevent multiple diseases, but it can spare you the worries of the adverse effects due to over-consumption. Try to add as many vitamin-rich foods into your diet as possible, and always remember the golden rule: moderation is key!

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References:
- http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/listing_of_vitamins
- https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms?cdrid=560347
- https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms?cdrid=560348
- https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-HealthProfessional/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21777796
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK222318/
- https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Thiamin-HealthProfessional/
- https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh27-2/134-142.htm
- http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/vitamin-b3-niacin
- https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/
- https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/
- https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminK-HealthProfessional/
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