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We all know how important are vitamins to our body. The body can function only if there is adequate amount of all types of vitamins. As with anything else, anything excess of intake of viatmins also causes problems.

Let me try to give you a ready list reckoner of most required vitamins in our body.

Vitamin A: They are found in Orange and yellow fruits, vegetables such as carrots, squash and leafy green vegetables. They can be also found in liver, egg yolks, milk and dairy products. Vitamin A prevents night blindness and is needed for growth and cell development, maintains healthy skin, hair and nails, teeth and bones. Studies have also revealed it is useful for prevention of lung cancer.

Vitamin D: They are found mainly in milk and butter, fish and egg yolks. Vitamin D is also self produced by the body when exposed to sun.

They are necessary for calcium absorption and helps build strong teeth and bones.

Vitamin K: You will find vitamin K in abundance in spinach , cabbage , green tea and other green leafy vegetables. They play an important role in proper blood clotting.

Vitamin E: This is yet another important vitamin, which is found in egg, vegetable oils, nuts and seeds. They not only help in maintaining muscles but red blood cells but also act as an antioxidant.

Apart from the above vitamins, which are termed as fat-soluble vitamins, there are other set of vitamins, which comes under the water-soluble class. They are:

Vitamin C : These are found in all citrus fruits and juices, melons, berries, potatoes, broccoli and other fruits and vegetables. They are required for strengthening blood vessel walls and promote wound healing. They also help in iron absorption and prevent atherosclerosis.

Vitamin B12 : They can be found only in animal products. The nervous system depends a lot on this vitamin. They are essential to make red blood cells, DNA, RNA and myelin.

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): They are found in Pork, legumes, nuts, seeds and grains. They help to maintain digestion, appetite and proper nerve function. They also play a key role in energy metabolism.

Vitamin B2 : Riboflavin or vitamin B2 is found in fortified cereals and grains, lean meat, milk and other dairy products. They aid in adreneal function and are required for energy metabolism.

Vitamin B5: They are found in almost all foods and helps in normalizing blood sugar levels, cholesterol, hemoglobin and some hormones.

Vitamin B6 is found in meat, fish and poultry grains, green leafy vegetables and soyabeans. They are known for synthesis of red blood cells, metabolism of carbohydrates and release of energy.

Vitamin B3 (Niacin): They promote lower cholesterol and normal growth. They can be found in lean meats, eggs, legumes, fortified bread and cereals.

Biotin is a vitamin mainly found egg yolks, soyabeans, cereals and yeast. They play a major role in energy metabolism.

Folate vitamin is found in broccoli, yeast and liver and many raw vegetables. They are needed to make DNA, RNA and red blood cells. They are also required to synthesize certain amino acids.

This gives you a basic idea about the role and importance of vitamins. You do not necessarily need to think each time you eat. However, if you stick to a healthy and balanced diet, which includes lots of leafy vegetables and fruits, you can help your body by giving it these vital vitamins. If you do have unhealthy food habits and relish only junk foods having no nutritional value, you could end up in severe complications for lack of one or several vitamins. There eat wisely and live happily.