Q: Why are vitamins important?
A: Our bodies use vitamins every day during the normal biochemical processes
that maintain life. Taken as recommended, vitamins help release energy from our
food, and support growth, healing, and repair. An ongoing shortage of vitamins
will lead to failed health, weakness, and susceptibility to disease.
Q: How many vitamins are there?
A: Thirteen vitamins have been identified: A, C, D, E, K and eight in
the B group. The "B complex" vitamins are thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2),
pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), cyanocobalamin (B12), niacin (B3), folic
acid (folacin, folate) and biotin (H).
Q: Can vitamins be made in our bodies?
A: In a few cases, yes. vitamin K is produced in the necessary amount
by the friendly bacteria (microflora) which live in the adult gut. Vitamin D
and niacin can also be made in our bodies. However, neither are made in the
amounts required for health. For this reason, these vitamins must be obtained
from food or supplements.
Q: Do vitamins give you "pep" or energy?
A: No. Vitamins help convert food into energy which your body needs
to stay warm, active, and healthy. Well-nourished individuals cannot increase
their physical capacity by simply taking extra vitamins. People who consume
an unbalanced daily diet may suffer from fatigue. In this case, taking vitamin
supplements may help restore energy.
Q: Is there an advantage in consuming extra vitamin C if you have an
iron deficiency?
A: Yes. Iron deficiency anemia results not only from an insufficient
intake of iron, but also from poor absorption of iron from the diet. When foods
high in vitamin C or vitamin C supplements are taken together with meals containing
non-heme iron (iron from vegetable sources), the absorption of iron is dramatically
improved.
Q: Can the risk of cancer be reduced by taking extra vitamins?
A: Perhaps. Research has shown a relationship between low vitamin A
(and beta-carotene) intake and the occurrence of cancers of the lung and stomach.
And, studies have shown vitamin C and E can prevent the formation of nitrosomines,
especially in the stomach. (Nitrosamines are substances formed in the body,
in foods, and in cigarette smoke which can be cancer causing.) Research continues,
to determine the role of vitamins in reducing the risks of developing cancer.
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