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Vitamin A and Its Importance in our Body

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I n this article, we will learn about the vitamin A, it types, what it does to our body. Also the some good sources of food, its deficiency and the risk factors. Vitamin A and Its Importance in our Body What is Vitamin A? Vitamin A is one of the most important vitamins for our bodies. It is 1 of the 4 fat-soluble vitamins. The scientific name of vitamin A is retinol. It promotes good eyesight because. It also produces pigments in the retina of the eyes. We will get vitamin A from foods, both from animals and plants. In 1913, an American biochemists Elmer Verner McCollum and Marguerite Davis discovered the vitamin A  . There are two forms of vitamin A Preformed -  Retinol and retinyl esters are only find in animal sources such as dairy products, liver, egg and fish. Provitamins or Carotenoids are plant pigments. That find abundant in plant foods like fruits, vegetables, and oils. To absorb, the body converts both Vitamins A into Retinal and retinoic acid as it is the active f...

Vitamin B12 rich Fruits and Vegetables

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  In this article we will discus about the Vitamin B12 rich fruits and vegetables . Vitamin B12 is also known as Cobalamin. It is one of the essential vitamins B required for our body. It is important for brain health, nerve tissue and the generation of new red blood cells. Due to water soluble it can dissolve in water and circulate in the bloodstream. It can store in the body for 4 years and any extra amount will be excrete through the urine. Vitamin B12 fruits and vegetables Why is vitamin B12 essential? Our body needs vitamin B12 like any other vitamin for the proper functioning of the body. We can get Vitamin B12 from the foods we eat. If vitamin B12 is less in our body it affects the growth of the body. Below are some of the symptoms, if we take inadequate vitamin B12; fatigue because of less normal red blood cell production Loss of appetite Gastrointestinal issues like constipation weight loss Discomfort or difficulty walking Depression,  dizziness, Headaches L...

Everything we need to know about Vitamin D

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  In this article, we will discuss everything we need to know about Vitamin D. Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency in our body and how to prevent it, to live a healthy life. Everything we need to know about Vitamin D What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is one of the important nutrients which our body needs to stay healthy. It is a fat-soluble vitamin also called as “sunshine vitamin”. It plays an important role to maintain the balance of calcium and phosphorus levels in the body. Help in supporting immunity, controlling glucose metabolism, and reducing dementia and cancer risk. Types of Vitamin D Two types of vitamin D present in our body, D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol). D3 can produce in the body when our skin is exposed to the sun. It can also find in meat and some animal-derived foods. D2 find in plant-based food. Our body absorbs D3 more than D2. Everything we need to know about Vitamin D What foods contains Vitamin D? Vitamin D isn't found in many foods, but only...

Diabetic Neuropathy-Symptoms, Types, Cause and Treatment

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In this article we will discuss, about what is Diabetic Neuropathy, its symptoms, different types, causes and Treatment, so that we will be aware of it and follow the precautions. Diabetic Neuropathy Diabetic neuropathy is called when the nerve is damaged due to high blood Sugar (glucose), and one of the most serious type of diabetes. Because of the high blood sugar (glucose) the nerve is injure throughout the body. Diabetic neuropathy most targeted areas are often the nerves of legs and feet. Symptoms The main symptoms are numbness or reduce the ability to feel pain or temperature changes, tingling, burning feeling especially, on feet and legs or toes. It can be worse at night time. The symptoms depend on the which type you have. At first nerves are affected and then symptoms develop gradually. At early stage we cannot notice anything until considerable nerve damage has occurred. Symptoms are different from person to person. Some person might have mild symptoms and for some i...