Benefits Of Vitamins

Posted by in Vitamins on October 3, 2011

It is necessary to remain healthy with good digestion, proper nerve functions and normal growth if you want to enjoy this life. Vitamins along with minerals and supplements are essential for maintaining the above functions. There are two types of vitamins namely fat soluble and water soluble. A, D, E, & K are the fat soluble vitamins and it is advisable not to consume too many of them because they get stored in the body till they are needed and if taken in excess it becomes difficult to get rid of them. C and B are the water soluble vitamins that move out easily from the body through the kidneys and as such any excess intake gets flushed out rapidly.

Benefits of Vitamins

Nutritional Value: There are many benefits of taking vitamins. Since they provide essential nutrients to the body, the diseases caused by nutritional deficiencies like rickets and scurvy are prevented with vitamins. The teeth and bones of the body get healthier and the body can resist different types of cancer and heart diseases. Consumption of vitamins also helps in preventing Alzheimer’s disease and in losing weight.

The body needs many types of vitamins and other supplements for good health and proper growth. It is essential to eat the right type and sufficient quantity of food in order to get the desired amount of nutrition. Unfortunately many people either do not have the time or are not serious about taking proper quality and amount of food. Consumption of vitamin supplements will provide the necessary nutrients that the body could not receive from the food that was taken. It has also been found that due to soil depletion and consumption of processed food, the body will not get the required vitamins even by consuming a balanced diet.

Anti-oxidants: An important quality of vitamins is that they prevent oxidation because they contain anti-oxidants which help in removing the harmful impurities of the body. Moreover, the anti-oxidants slow down or completely prevent cellular damage that can occur due to the production of free radicals by the oxidants. With the consumption of the right type of vitamins, there is a general improvement in health and the person is able to have a better sleeping pattern. The best anti-oxidants are Vitamin C and Vitamin E although you can also get anti-oxidants in fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Read the rest of this entry »

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Top Vitamins for Eye Health

Posted by in Vitamins on October 3, 2011

Our eyes are the first parts of the body that exhibit fatigue and stress. They can get exhausted and sore after a day’s work in front of a computer. This greatly affects one’s eye health. Taking vitamin-rich foods can improve eye health in general. But the reality is we can not get all the vitamins we need from food alone.

Current farming practices and soil nutrient reduction produce fruits and vegetables containing notably decreased amount of minerals and vitamins. This led to the production of vitamins for eye health which gains increased availability for consumers nowadays around the world.

Vitamins for eye health can be bought over the counter unless a person needs a high dosage of these vitamins to cure any existing eye problem. They may be taken one to four times daily depending on the amount of vitamins and minerals that they contain. When choosing the right vitamins, it is best to check on the vitamin and mineral composition of the brand that you are considering.

Here is a list of vitamins and minerals which should be present in eye vitamins alongside the eye problems that they prevent.

Vitamin A, C and E

Vitamins A, C and E are anti-oxidant vitamins which can be found in dried apricots, oranges, kiwis, nuts, broccoli, mangoes, blueberries, papayas, grapefruit, tomatoes, peppers, raw carrots, green beans, green peas, brussel sprouts, green leafy vegetables, eggs and dairy products. Vitamin A provides good night vision and impedes possibilities of cataracts. Vitamin C helps prevent the accumulation and crystallization of foreign molecules in the eyes which can cause blurred vision. Lastly, Vitamin E plays a vital role in reducing the advancement of a very serious progressive eye disease called macular degeneration which entails limited vision and total blindness

Lutein and Zeaxanthin

According to studies, taking in “carotenoids” such as lutein and zeaxanthin provide lower risks of having age-related macular degeneration or AMD. Although there already tablets and capsules in drugstores that contain and possess the names of these “carotenoids”, the natural sources of these are sweet peppers, yellow peppers, corn, lettuce, spinach, kale and bilberries. Read the rest of this entry »

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