Joshua T Craig

Vitamins are essential nutrients required by the human body in small amounts for fundamental life functions. They are important for health and growth and also protect against numerous diseases. They may be needed in small amounts but have a huge impact in terms of well-being.

1. The position of vitamins within the body:
   Every vitamin does something different… For example:

• Vision, skin health and immune function can be assisted by Vitamin A
• Vitamin C: promotes the wound-healing process, improves immunity and has powerful antioxidative ability.
• Vitamin D & Calcium:-Regulates calcium and phosphate in the body, it helps maintain the health of bones and teeth, especially in prevention of osteoporosis.
• B Vitamins: to help convert food into energy, as well as support brain function and healthy blood cells.

If you are deprived of the right vitamins, then your body would not be able to carry out these specific functions.

2. Preventing Deficiencies and Disease. Vitamin deficiencies = major health problems. Scurvy from lack of vitamin C, rickets or osteomalacia from lack of vitamin D or folic acid; or beriberi and pellagraal if the deficiency extends to B vitamins (anyone eating a standard American diet should be thinking twice before determining that their diet is truly adequate. ) Preventing them to begin with means maintaining that consumption which is in your best interest.
3. Supporting the Immune System
   The vitamins A, C, D and E are important for immune defense. They offer support with the immunity (fighting against infection, III), anti-inflammation and also once fallen ill, recovery.
4. Sources of Vitamins
   Best way to get vitamins the natural way is through a balanced diet. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy products (milk), protein, and fats all have unique nutrients to offer the body. There are some people — including those with specific dietary restrictions, certain medical conditions or limited sun exposure — who may need vitamin supplements as a way to help meet daily requirements.
5. The Balance Matters
   But more is not always better when it comes to vitamins. Bad news is that we can harm ourselves by over-consumption of some vitamins too, specially the fat-soluble ones (A, D, E and K). Proper nutrition must be provided through a nutritious diet but if undernourished supplementation can be warranted, working with health care professional.

Conclusion
Vitamins are the little giants barracked in our bodies. They are responsible for all the work happening in your body and every system — whether it is eyes, bones or actions of immune cells. The most powerful way to ensure you are in optimal health and have the vitamins for years long down the roads is to eat a lot of different types of nutrient-rich food.