![]() ![]() Prevents internal bleeding reduces heavy menstrual flow Improves the absorption of calcium and phosphorous (essential in the formation of healthy bones and teeth) maintains nervous systemĪ major antioxidant supplies oxygen to blood provides nourishment to cells prevents blood clots slows cellular aging One of the major antioxidants essential for healthy teeth, gums, and bones helps to heal wounds, fractures, and scar tissue builds resistance to infections assists in the prevention and treatment of the common cold prevents scurvy Helps the liver eliminate toxins Promotes the growth and reproduction of body cells aids in the formation of red blood cells and bone marrow Promotes growth in children prevents anemia by regenerating red blood cells aids in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins maintains healthy nervous systemĪids in the metabolism of proteins and fats promotes healthy skin Reduces cholesterol levels in the blood maintains healthy skin, tongue, and digestive system improves blood circulation increases energyįortifies white blood cells helps the body's resistance to stress builds cellsĪids in the synthesis and breakdown of amino acids and the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates supports the central nervous system maintains healthy skin Maintains good vision and healthy skin, hair, and nails assists in formation of antibodies and red blood cells aids in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism Promotes growth and muscle tone aids in the proper functioning of the muscles, heart, and nervous system assists in digestion of carbohydrates Promotes growth and repair of body tissues reduces susceptibility to infections aids in bone and teeth formation maintains smooth skin ![]() Specific diseases uniquely associated with deficiencies in vitamin B 6, riboflavin, or pantothenic acid have not been found in humans, though persons who have been starving, or consuming poor diets for several months, might be expected to be deficient in most of the nutrients, including vitamin B 6, riboflavin, and pantothenic acid. ![]() Vitamin C deficiency results in scurvy, a disease that involves bleeding. Thiamin deficiency results in beriberi, a disease that can cause atrophy, weakness of the legs, nerve damage, and heart failure. Pellagra involves skin rashes and scabs, diarrhea, and mental depression. Vitamin B 12 deficiency causes megaloblastic anemia and, if severe enough, can result in irreversible nerve damage. Vitamin B 12 deficiency occurs with the failure to consume meat, milk or other dairy products. The symptoms of megaloblastic anemia are tiredness and weakness. Folate deficiency causes megaloblastic anemia, which is characterized by the presence of large abnormal cells called megaloblasts in the circulating blood. Mild or moderate folate deficiency is common throughout the world, and can result from the failure to eat green, leafy vegetables or fruits and fruit juices. Vitamin K deficiency results in spontaneous bleeding. Severe vitamin A deficiency can result in xerophthalamia, a disease which, if left untreated, results in total blindness. Vitamin A deficiency is common throughout the poorer parts of the world, and causes night blindness. Vitamin E deficiency occurs only rarely, and causes nerve damage. Vitamin D deficiency leads to diseases of the bones such as osteoporosis and rickets. Most of the vitamins are closely associated with a corresponding vitamin deficiency disease. ![]()
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