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Vitamin A
- Full Content:
- Functions:
- Essential for vision, especially night vision.
- Supports immune function.
- Maintains healthy skin and mucous membranes.
- Crucial for cell growth and differentiation.
- Plays a role in bone growth and development.
- Sources:
- Animal sources: Liver, fish oil, dairy products (fortified).
- Plant sources: Carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, apricots.
- Deficiency: Night blindness, dry eyes (xerophthalmia), weakened immune system, stunted growth, increased risk of infections.
- Toxicity: Can cause liver damage, bone abnormalities, birth defects.
- Functions:
Vitamin K
- Full Content:
- Functions:
- Essential for blood clotting.
- Important for bone health.
- Sources:
- Green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, collard greens).
- Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower).
- Some fruits (kiwi, avocado).
- Produced by gut bacteria.
- Deficiency:
- Increased bleeding risk.
- Potential bone problems.
- Can occur in newborns.
- Toxicity: Rare, but can interfere with blood thinners.
- Functions:
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- Full Content:
- Functions:
- Essential for energy production from carbohydrates.
- Important for nerve function and brain health.
- Plays a role in muscle function.
- Sources:
- Whole grains (brown rice, whole wheat bread).
- Legumes (beans, lentils).
- Pork.
- Nuts and seeds.
- Fortified foods (cereals, bread).
- Deficiency:
- Beriberi (weakness, fatigue, heart problems).
- Neurological problems (confusion, memory loss).
- Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (in chronic alcoholism).
- Functions:
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