Vitamins
Vitamins are nutrients your body needs to function and fight off disease. They are used for growth, metabolism and nerve function. Your body cannot produce vitamins itself, so you must get them through the food you eat or supplements. There are 13 vitamins that are essential to good health and your body working well. Each of the 13 vitamins plays an important role in the healthy functioning of the body, and when you do not get enough of a certain vitamin, a deficiency can occur. Vitamin deficiencies can cause health problems including increased risk of cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, severe asthma in children and others.
A key nutrient for the body, Vitamin C assists with formation of collagen, absorption of iron, the immune system, wound healing, and the maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth. Vitamin C intake has been said to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, managing blood pressure and lowering heart disease. In addition, Vitamin E is an antioxidant and may help protect your cells from damage. Researchers have investigated the use of vitamin E as treatment for a variety of degenerative diseases, including hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer.
Some further key vitamin supplements include:
