Vitamins are essential and indispensable to your life. These are organic materials which are required in small quantity for your body growth and metabolism. This article will focus on the importance of vitamin C, D, E, P and K and their natural sources.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid. It is a water soluble vitamin. It is essential for teeth, gums and bones. It promotes strength in the arteries. It helps to heal the ulcers. It increases resistance in the body. It is an antioxidant. It prevents poliomyelitis. Its deficiency produces scurvy. Some of the major sources of vitamin C are sweet fruits and citrus fruits and green leafy vegetables. It promotes vitality, vigor and youthfulness and efficiency in work in a person.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin. It is essential for growth of bones. It is required for proper absorption and utilization of phosphorus and calcium. The deficiency of the vitamin in children produces, thin and weak bones called rickets. In adults its deficiency produces osteomalasia and caries of teeth. Sunlight is the major source of Vitamin D. It is also found in milk.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is said to be an anti- sterility vitamin. Its deficiency leads to frequent abortions and it is useful for metabolism of fats. It controls catabolism. It prevents diabetes, heart diseases, thrombosis, asthma and bones degeneration. Vitamin E is found in vegetables, sprouted wheat and dried fruits.

Vitamin K

Vitamin K regulates the normal blood clotting and regulates prothrombin level in the body. Its deficiency causes bleeding or hemorrhages in the body. Some of the natural sources of vitamin K are green and fresh leafy vegetables.

Vitamin P

Vitamin P is also called Bioflavonoids. It is necessary for maintenance of blood vessels and normal blood pressure. It is found in vegetables and citrus fruits.

Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.

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