All About Vitamins

All About Vitamins

When we talk about juicing, we mention the benefits that many whole fruits and vegetables have. One of the benefits that we often talk about, in particular, are the many vitamins that are found in whole fruits and vegetables. In this post, we will explain in more detail, how each vitamin is beneficial to your body, based on the research that we have studied.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a major role in maintaining healthy vision, healthy skin, and more. Vitamin A is also a powerful antioxidant; therefore, it plays a key role in slowing the aging process down.

Vitamin A Sources

Yellow and orange vegetables

Spinach

Other leafy vegetables

Vitamin B

Vitamin B is often referred to as the Vitamin B complex, which includes eight B vitamins. These vitamins are B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12. The Vitamin B complex help us to stay energized by playing a role in converting our food into fuel.

The following is a breakdown of each B Vitamin based on what research has suggested:

• B1 and B2 promote healthy functioning muscles, nerves, and heart

• B3 helps regulate the nervous and digestive system

• B5 and B12 promote normal growth and development

• B6 supports the immune system

• B7 is involved in the production of hormones

• B9 helps cells make and maintain DNA

Sources of B Vitamins

Green vegetables

Bananas

Citrus Fruits

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is well-known for its boosting of the immune system, but it also plays a role in other treatments as well. Research has shown that Vitamin C plays a role in maintaining healthy skin, preventing various cancers, and lowering the risk of hypertension. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is not generated by the human; therefore, we have to consume Vitamin C through food and/or other supplements.

Sources of Vitamin C

Citrus Fruits

Berries

Green leafy vegetables

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is often referred to as the sunshine vitamin because one of its main sources involves our bodies being exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D is attracting more attention from researchers because many doctors are finding an increased rate of Vitamin D deficiency. Research has shown that Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining healthy bones, supporting lung function, and decreasing the risk of depression.

Sources of Vitamin D

Sunlight

Almond Milk

Mushrooms

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps prevent free radical damage to specific areas of the body. Similar to Vitamin A, Vitamin E has been considered useful in naturally slowing the aging process. Research has also shown that Vitamin E helps to decrease the risk of chest pain, blocked/hardened arteries, and high blood pressure.

Sources of Vitamin E

Avocado

Green leafy vegetables

Tomato

Sunflower Seeds

Vitamin K

Vitamin K is similar to the B Vitamins, where it has multiple forms. There is K1-K3. We will focus on K1 because it is found in plant foods. Research has shown that Vitamin K plays a key role in the blood clotting process, in promoting healthy bone health, and providing energy.

Sources of Vitamin K

Green vegetables

Blueberries

Kiwi and Grapes

As you can see, vitamins are extremely important to our daily health and are essential for obtaining/maintaining optimal health. Some vitamins offer similar benefits to the body as other vitamins; however, there are still distinct benefits that each vitamin is known for. This is only a snapshot of the research that we have compiled on vitamins, so please continue to educate yourself on this subject through other readings as well.

Thanks for tuning in this week and look forward to our future posts!

Disclaimer

This post is for enlightenment purposes only and should not be used as a replacement for professional evaluations and treatments. Remember to always consult your doctor or healthcare provider before making any health-related decisions

References

www.organicfacts.com

www.verywell.com

Crocker, Pat, 2015. Juicing and Smoothies For Dummies