Vitamins how they affect our fitness & health

Vitamins are very important to our fitness & health. They either work alone or in partnership to keep our bodies functioning correctly. There are many vitamins all helping with many functions in our body.. Without these substances out r bodies will break down and in some cases should the vitamin deficiency be prolonged or severe you can even die

Here are some of the common vitamins:

Vitamin D: Is good for bones and teeth and can be obtained from milk and sunshine. In the old days when children were deprived of sunlight they had deformities of the bones. This ailment is known as rickets.

Vitamin B: There are 8 different vitamins that make up the B complex family; Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid), Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) and Biotin (Vitamin H). These are the largest and most influential group of vitamins and can be found at work in almost every function of our body. These vitamins are found naturally in whole grain cereals like brown rice and brown bread.

Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E: help the body in individual ways, but they are very potent when joined together and work as powerful antioxidants. Antitoxins neutralize free radicals, a harmful set of substances that are released by the liver when metabolism occurs. These free radicals are harmful to cells and will speed up the aging process. They can be found in fruits and vegetables.

Many times we do not eat enough of these foods to get our full supply of vitamins. To overcome this many people take multi vitamin supplements. You can take these in the form of pills or some of the many diet supplement juices that are available on the market. Never overdose on these supplements, as you will do more harm than good if you do. It is often wise to consult your doctor before you take them.

As you can see vitamins plat a vital role in our lives and without them we will become sick and quite possibly die. So remember to eat as much fresh fruits and vegetables and eat whole grains rather than refined ones. In this way you will be getting your vitamins and an important part of your body’s basic nutrition.