Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins are substances that the body needs to live, the only vitamin synthesized by the body is vitamin D, except for this, the body needs an external power supply to get the rest of vitamins, because he can not produce by itself, or does it in insufficient quantities.
Without vitamins, the majority of chemical operations, which are produced in the body, could not perform, they are also essential for maintaining cell structure, good state of tissues, and a positive mental attitude. Tri-fold divided into: fat-soluble vitamins and water soluble vitamins.
Fat-soluble vitamins
Fat-soluble vitamins are soluble in fatty substances, not easily altered and the body can store. Highlights of vitamin A, D, E and K
Daily Dose of Vitamins (I)
Vitamins are a heterogeneous group of substances involved in the regulation of different metabolic reactions, are essential compounds for our body and must be provided daily in the diet because our bodies can not synthesize (or does so in insufficient quantities).
Its primary function is “participate” in the control of lipid metabolism, protein, carbohydrate and mineral. That is, the vitamins do not provide energy directly, what they do is to help convert food into energy diet, which is why we usually use them when we feel fatigued, tired and with little strength.
Classification of vitamins depends on its solubility
Water-soluble vitamins: group B and C.
To be soluble in water, can be passed to the wash water or cooking food, so we do not provide the same amount contained initially. Continue reading