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1 Vitaminsi Vitamins are essential for a variety of body tissues to grow, and below are the main sources and how important they are to the body, daily maintenance and deficiency symptoms.

2 1. Vitamin i A (Retinol) Essential for normal growth and vitality. Necessary for good sight and healthy skin. It protects the body against diseases, especially of the respiratory system

3 Vl Valuable Sources: Cod liver oil, Whole milk, Curds, butter, Egg yolk, Pumpkin Carrots, Green leafy vegetables, Tomatoes, Mango, Papaya, Orange, Melon.

4 Recommended dd Daily Dil Allowances Adults, 5000 I.U. Children, 2000 to 4000 I. U.

5 Dfii Deficiency Symptoms: Eye infection, Poor vision, Night blindness, Frequent Colds, Luck of appetite and Skin disorders.

6 Overdose Side effects: Loss of appetite, Vomiting, Headache, Dryness of Skin and Hair loss.

7 2. Vitamin i B1 ( Thiamine) i ) Essential for the normal growth of the nervous system. Regulates carbohydrates metabolism, appetite and aids in digestion.

8 Valuable Sources: Wheat germ, Brewers yeast, outer layer of rice, wheat and other whole grain, Cereals, Pulses, Nuts, Peas, lime, Legumes, Kidney, Dark green leafy vegetables, Milk, Egg, Banana, Apple

9 Recommended daily Allowances Adults- 1.2 to 3.0 mg. Children- 0.4mg

10 Dfii Deficiency Symptoms Serious impairment of the Nervous and digestive system, Neuritis, Beriberi, Weight loss, Diabetes, Mental depression and weakness of the heart.

11 Side effects of overdose Rapid Heartbeat low blood pressure Restlessness Rapid Heartbeat, low blood pressure, Restlessness and Trembling.

12 3. Vitamin i B2 Essential for growth and General health, Healthy f g G y eyes, Skin, Nails and hair.

13 Valuable sources Green leafy vegetables, Milk, Cheese, Wheat germ, Egg, Citrus fruits, Banana, Tomato, brewers yeast, Almonds and sunflower seeds.

14 Recommended Daily Allowances Adults to 2.6 mg Children to 1.0 mg

15 Dfii Deficiency Symptoms Burning sensation in the legs, lips and tongue, Cracking at the angles of the mouth, Cracks on heals, Premature wrinkles and Eczema.

16 Overdose Symptoms Itching and tingling in the extremities

17 4.Vitamin B3 (Niacin/nicotinic acid) Essential for proper circulation, healthy functioning of the Nervous system and proper protein and carbohydrate metabolism

18 Valuable Sources: Yeast, Liver, Fish, Whole wheat, Green leafy vegetables, tbl tomatoes, t Nuts, Nt Sunflower seeds and Peanuts.

19 Recommended Daily Allowances Adults - 12 to 20 mg. Children to 12 mg

20 Dfii Deficiency symptoms Pellagra, Diarrhea, Insomnia, anemia and mental disorders. d

21 Overdose side effects Nausea, Vomiting, gflashes and Tingling gsensation.

22 5.Vitamin i B6 (Phridoxine) i Helps digestion and absorption of fats and proteins

23 Valuable sources Liver, Rice, Milk, Brewers yeast, Cereals, Legumes, Meat, green leafy vegetables, Carrots and Peanuts.

24 Recommended Daily Allowances Not Defined

25 Dfii Deficiency symptoms Anemia, Skin disorders, Migraine, kidney stones and Mental disturbances.

26 Overdose Side effects Not established

27 6. Vitamin i B12 (Cynocobalamin) ) Essential for the production of Red blood cells and Essential for the production of Red blood cells and for several metabolic and enzymatic processes.

28 Valuable sources Milk, Eggs, Liver, Bananas, Peanuts and Sunflower.

29 Recommended Daily Allowances Not Defined

30 Overdose Side effects Not Established

31 7. Vitamin i B9 (Folic acid) Essential for the growth and division of all body Essential for the growth and division of all body cells, healing processes and protein metabolism.

32 Valuable sources: Whole grains, Nuts and green leafy vegetables such as asparagus, green beans and peas.

33 Recommended Daily Allowances Nt Not Dfi Defined

34 Dfii Deficiency symptoms Certain types of Anemia, Skin disorders and impaired yp f k p circulation

35 Overdose Side effects Not Established

36 (8. Vitamin B5 Pantothenic acid) Aids in normal growth of hair and prevents Aids in normal growth of hair and prevents dermatitis.

37 Valuable Source Wheat germ, whole grain, bread, green vegetables, g g g g peanuts, liver and eggs.

38 Recommended Daily Allowances Not Defined

39 Dfii Deficiency symptoms Mental depression, Irritability, Muscular weakness, Mental dep ession, I itability, Muscula weakness, Insomnia and skin disorders.

40 Overdose Side effects Not Established

41 9. Vitamin i C ( Ascorbic Acid) Aid) Essential for normal growth and maintenance of body tissues especially those of the joints, bones, teeth, and gums. Protects against infection and helps in quick healing of wounds. Essential for normal development of hemoglobin. A strong Anti-Oxidant and helps in strengthening the immune system.

42 Valuable sources Citrus, Green leafy vegetables, Amia, Sprouted Bengal and Green grams, Oranges, Mangoes and other fruits.

43 Recommended Daily Allowances Adults to 750 mg Children hld 130 to 150mg

44 Dfii Deficiency Symptoms Scurvy, Anemia, tooth decay, Bleeding gums, Painful and swollen body yparts, slow healing of wounds and premature aging and Allergic reactions.

45 Overdose side effects Formation of kidney stones menstrual bleeding in Formation of kidney stones, menstrual bleeding in pregnant women, activation of peptic ulcers.

46 10. Vitamin D (Calciferols) Essential for proper bone and teeth formation and Essential for proper bone and teeth formation and metabolism of Calcium and phosphorus.

47 Valuable sources Rays of the sun fish milk butter eggs and sprouted Rays of the sun, fish, milk, butter, eggs and sprouted seeds.

48 Recommended Daily Allowances Adults to 800mg Children to 800mg

49 Dfii Deficiency System Ri k t T th d P h M l k Rickets, Tooth decay, Pyorrhea, Muscular weakness and deficiencies of bones

50 Overdose effects Side Irritability, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, High blood pressure and calcium deposits in arteries.

51 11. Vitamin i E (Tocopherols) Essential for normal reproduction function, fertility and physical vigor. It dilates blood vessels and improves blood circulation.

52 Valuable sources Wheat or cereal germ, Whole grain products, Green leafy vegetables, Eggs, Milk and all whole raw or sprouted seeds.

53 Recommended daily Allowances Not established

54 Dfii Deficiency Symptoms Degeneration of reproduction tissues, Liver diseases g f p and sluggish blood circulation.

55 Overdose side effects High blood pressure

56 12. Vitamin K Cabalamins or Phylloquinones) Necessary for blood clotting and the prevention of bleeding

57 Valuable sources Green leafy vegetables, Spinach, cabbage and tomatoes.

58 Recommended daily Allowances Not established

59 Dfii Deficiency symptoms Certain types of Anemia, Skin disorders and impaired blood circulation. Urge for eating soil or clay.

60 Overdose side effects Not Established

61 The end

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