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Functions of Vitamin C
Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of collagen, an important structural component of tendons, bones, teeth, blood vessels and muscles.
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that assists the body in contesting viral infection, bacterial infections and toxicity.
Vitamin C deficiency causes bruising, bleeding, skin and hair loss.
It plays a role in wound healing.
Vitamin C is present in fresh fruit and vegetables and in fruit juice juices, (kiwi, Brussels sprouts, peppers.
Vitamin C is recommended to those that have skin and hair loss problems, slow-healing wound, infections and colds, congestive heart failure, high cholesterol, bleeding, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, angina or scurvy
Taking adequate amounts of vitamin C each day by eating sufficient amounts of fruit and vegetables may decrease the risk of cancer.
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Functions of Vitamin B12
Deficiency of this vitamin may cause anaemia, exhaustion, irritation, depression, shortness of breath, difficulty walking, memory loss, mood swings, disorientation, dementia and constipation
Vitamin B12 is mainly present in animal products, such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, seaweed, and to a lesser extent in milk and dairy products. Cereals may be fortified with this vitamin.
Vitamin B12 is recommended for people that experience digestive problems, anaemia, fatigue or mental and nervous
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Functions Vitamin D
Vitamin D is essential for development bone growth and density and for functioning of the nervous system.
Vitamin D is usually obtained from sunlight, but there are some food stuffs that contain the vitamin. Examples include dairy products, fish oil, liver and egg yolk. Margarines may be fortified with vitamin D.
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Functions of Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an antioxidant.Vitamin E is essential for the maintenance of the heart function, for functioning of sex organs and for cell protection.
It is part of the immune system and protects persons from skin and scar tissue and inflammation. Vitamin E deficiency occurs as a result of malnutrition, genetic defects or fat malabsorption syndromes. A vitamin E deficiency is hard to recognize as it has no visible indication. It may result in impaired balance and coordination or muscle weakness.
Vitamin E can be found in vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, soy beans, beans, avocados, margarine, egg yolk, flour, whole grains and green leafy vegetables. All eight forms of vitamin E, including α-tocopherol, occur naturally in food stuffs in varying amounts.
Vitamin E can be used to prevent or aid the treatment of cardiovascular disease, Post Menstrual Syndrome (PMS), menstrual pains, muscle and joint pains, dementia and menopausal troubles
Extra vitamin E must be taken by people suffering from the flu
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