Know Your Vitamin ABC to Zinc
With the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc around the globe, the concern over safeguarding one’s overall health is becoming more and more urgent. It is easy to get lost in the facts amidst millions of resources or an overload of information online. If you are struggling to understand what vitamins are best for you, we have come up with an easy Vitamin-ABC guide to help you understand what you may need to help keep your immune system strong.
Vitamin A
There are two types of Vitamin A; preformed vitamin A and provitamin A. The former comes from meat, poultry, fish and dairy, while the latter can be sourced from fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based foods. With a balanced diet, most individuals meet their recommended daily intake.
Vitamin A improves vision, promotes growth and development, and is vital for certain immune system responses. It also has benefits to a few major organs; namely the heart, lungs, and kidney.
Vitamin B
All in all, there are 8 B-vitamins; B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12, with each having a different function. Since they all can be found in a wide variety of food, a vitamin B deficiency is fairly rare. Usually, Vitamin B is taken as a sole B12 vitamin or a B-complex vitamin (an all in one pill).
The majority of the B vitamins are important in different metabolic processes. B1 helps turn nutrients into energy, while B6 and B9 are helpful in amino acid metabolism. B7 also aids in carbohydrate and fat metabolism. The better known B12 vitamin, on the other hand, plays an important role in neurological functions and red blood cell development. 
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Vitamin C
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, has earned a reputation of being an essential and important vitamin that has numerous benefits to your health. Humans cannot synthesize vitamin C in their bodies, making it all the more important to source it from fruits and vegetables, like oranges, kiwi, broccoli, and green and red pepper, as well as supplements.
Vitamin C helps protect cells, being an antioxidant, boosts immune system functions, and may aid in lowering blood pressure. It also helps in iron absorption and helps maintain healthy skin and hair.
Vitamin D
Since Vitamin D is found in very few foods naturally, you might consider getting your daily intake from sunlight exposure and dietary supplements.
Vitamin D is important in regulating calcium in the body, it also aids in enabling certain immune system functions. In addition, there have been studies that have proven that Vitamin D helps strengthen resistance against certain diseases, such as heart disease and multiple sclerosis. It also has beneficial effects on weight loss. Recent research has also shown a correlation between Vitamin D deficiency and being at risk for Covid-19.
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Vitamin E
The best sources for vitamin E are found in nuts; like almonds, hazelnuts, and peanuts, as well as sunflower oil. Supplements can also be taken to fulfil the recommended daily intake.
Vitamin E has a multitude of benefits, such as cell protection against unstable molecules. Also, as it is a powerful antioxidant, it has properties that can fight off certain infections. Finally, the vitamin produces prostaglandins, which helps regulate blood pressure and muscle contractions.
Vitamin K
Vitamin K is already made naturally in the body via bacteria in the digestive tract. However, it also comes from a variety of green leafy vegetables, like kale, lettuce and spinach, amongst others. Meaning, having a vitamin K deficiency is rare.
Vitamin K is important in bone health and even works with vitamin D to ensure that calcium is consumed by the bones. It is more known, however, for its properties that heal wounds. Vitamin K helps produce four out of the 13 proteins that are needed for blood clotting.
Zinc
Zinc is a nutrient that plays a vital role in many bodily processes and functions. However, since it is not made naturally in the body, you should include shellfish, meat and poultry in your diet, or take supplements to meet your recommended daily intake.
Zinc boosts your immune system because of its cell functioning and cell signaling properties. It is also needed for metabolic and digestive processes, and aids growth and development.
And that’s your vitamins ABC, D, E, and K. For your vitamin and supplement needs, check out our excellent selection of vitamins and supplements for the whole family on www.healthmart.ph and have them delivered straight to your doorstep!
