Vitamins

Biology 201 Section 005 Vitamin C Lab Report Introduction Vitamins are organic compounds that are needed in small amounts for human growth and nutrition. Vitamins cannot be synthesized by the body. Vitamins can be categorized into two groups, fat-soluble and water-soluble. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body, and remain stored even in excess amounts. Water-soluble vitamins, like vitamin C, are excreted if too much is consumed. The recommended amount of daily vitamin C is 60mg (Denniston…

children’s vitamins Liquid Childrens Vitamins are a great way to ensure your children get their nutritional supplementation on a daily basis. It is great for younger children who have difficulty swallowing pills or taking medicines. Instead of a hard gelatin capsule or an oversize oblong tablet. Liquid children’s vitamins is a great tasting liquid filled with all the vitamins, minerals that children need to stay well and grow up healthy and strong. Such basic things that children need, Vitamin…

Vitamin B5, otherwise known as Pantothenic Acid or the "anti-stress vitamin," plays a vital role within the body. It helps quickly metabolize food, regulate the nervous system, fatigue and stress and maintain clear, healthy skin. It is such an effective hydration of the skin that Vitamin B5, in the form of Panthenol, is employed in many skin care, anti-aging and beauty products. Common vitamin B5 benefits and side effects are discussed in brief here and we’ll kick off with some important facts…

Do you have any idea about the wonderful drug Vitamin E? If the answer is no then you need to know about it. Vitamin E is a wonderful drug that comes into two forms; one is capsules & other one is oils. If we talk about the benefits of this drug then there are countless. So, we are going to offer some information of this drug. Firstly, it is useful in treating the different heart problems and blood. It is useful in treating arteries, high blood pressure and hardened arteries in the leg. Other…

Vitamins are essential in an everyday diet. People do not notice that a lot of the foods they consume contain vitamins. Vitamin C needs to be in our bodies because our bodies do not produce them. But, why are vitamin C's so important to have? Believe it or not, vitamin C protects us against scurvy.“Scurvy used to be deadly for sailors and soldiers, who often had to go for long periods without fresh fruit and vegetables” ( Source 2 ). One of the symptoms of scurvy is spongy, bleeding gums. The…

fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins The difference between these two vitamins are; our bodies do not store water soluble vitamins, these vitamins dissolve in water when they are ingested and of in to the blood stream and they are vitamin C and B. Fat soluble vitamins are normally stored in the body, and when these vitamins are ingested they dissolve in fat and the body uses this for energy and these are vitamin A D E and K 2. Discuss factors that can affect vitamin and mineral absorption…

Not Much Value in Vitamins Every year, Americans spend tens of billions of dollars on purchasing vitamin supplements (“A challenge to Vitamins”). You many wonder, are vitamins still worth buying? According to Dr. Fortmann, an epidemiologist, those who buy vitamins may be just throwing their money away. One of the main problems of vitamins is that people believe vitamins will give them all the nutrients their body needs for the day. Overdosing on vitamins, another issue, can lead to damage…

Dietary Requirements A. Vitamins and Minerals 1) Fat soluble vitamins are found in fatty foods such as vegetable oils, dairy foods, oily fish and eggs. The body stores these vitamins in your liver and fatty tissues for future use, so there is no need to eat food containing them every day. The fat soluble vitamins are Vitamins A, D, E and K. Water soluble vitamins are not stored in the body, so have to be absorbed from food more often. The body gets rid of any excess vitamins through…

Vitamin C is a an important nutrient which is required in our bodies, taking in large amounts of vitamin C causes stomach aches, diarrhoea and flatulence(gas which is generated in the intestinal tract) It helps protect cell and keep them healthy it is also needed to heal the wounds. An adult is required to have 40 mg of vitamins a day,Vitamin C cannot be stored your the body, so you must have vitamin C in your everyday diet.If you don't have enough vitamin C in your body you can get…

Nutrition Minerals and vitamins are essential for the regular functioning of mostly all metabolic processes in ruminants. Dietary deficits or extremes of certain minerals and vitamins can influence in major financial losses in animal productivity. Several guidelines have been published by national organizations that recommend variable amounts of vitamin D intake.61 The reference values (Dietary Reference Intakes) for vitamin D were established in 1997; however, novel reference values were…