Vitamins in Everyday Foods December 11, 2017/in Publications, Resources /by CausentaVitamins Appearing in Everyday FoodsIt’s no doubt that vitamins are important for your health. They support immune system function, healthy blood sugar, cognitive function, energy production, and a stable mood. More often than not, the best form of a vitamin doesn’t come from a lab, it comes from nature, and adequate dietary intake of fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods is often enough to support basic vitamin requirements.Below is a list of the most important vitamins for health and their best dietary sources:Vitamin AAlso known as: retinol; beta-, alpha-, and gamma-carotene; and beta-cryptoxanthinBenefits: antioxidant; immune system support; eye, skin, and bone healthBest sources: organ meats (liver, giblets, etc.), carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and leafy greens (kale, spinach, collard greens, etc.)Vitamin B1Also known as: thiamineBenefits: energy production, cognitive function, prevents Wernicke’s encephalopathyBest sources: liver, eggs, beef, poultry, fish, dried beansVitamin B2Also known as: riboflavinBenefits: energy production, eye and skin health, helps treat neonatal jaundiceBest sources: liver, eggs, beef, poultry, fish, and leafy greensVitamin B3Also known as: niacinBenefits: energy production, elevates HDL (“good”) cholesterol, lowers triglycerides, helps prevent cardiovascular diseaseBest sources: liver, eggs, beef, poultry, fish, peanuts, dried beansVitamin B5Also known as: pantothenic acidBenefits: energy production, lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglyceridesBest sources: beef, poultry, eggs, mushrooms, yeast, wheat germ, and riceVitamin B6Also known as: pyridoxineBenefits: energy production, immune system support, neurotransmitter synthesis, helps lower homocysteine, helps prevent cardiovascular disease riskBest sources: liver, milk, beef, poultry, eggs, and chickpeasVitamin B7Also known as: biotinBenefits: assists in the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; may help support blood sugar and hair re-growthBest sources: organ meats, egg yolk, legumes, and nutsVitamin B9Also known as: folic acid or folateBenefits: prevents neural tube birth defects, may help prevent heart disease, stroke, cancer, depression, and rheumatoid arthritis, can benefit cognitive functionBest sources: liver, grains, leafy greens, citrus fruit juices, legumesVitamin B12Also known as: cyanocobalamin and methylcobalaminBenefits: energy production, adequate intake prevents pernicious anemia, fatigue, depression, and cognitive impairmentBest sources: organ meats, eggs, beef, poultry, and shellfishVitamin CAlso known as: ascorbic acidBenefits: antioxidant, anti-viral (especially when administered intravenously), prevents scurvyBest sources: most fruits, cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, broccoli, etc.), and red and green bell peppersVitamin DAlso known as: ergocalciferol (D2) and cholecalciferol (D3)Benefits: immune support, assists calcium absorption, may enhance fat loss, can help prevent heart disease and cancer, prevents ricketsBest sources: fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel, catfish), mushrooms, liver, and eggsVitamin EAlso known as: tocopherol and tocotrienolBenefits: antioxidant, nervous system healthBest sources: vegetable and nut oils (corn, safflower, etc.), tomato products (sauce, paste, etc.), spinach, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, and nutsVitamin KAlso known as: phylloquinone (K1) and menaquinone (K2)Benefits: assists in blood coagulation and bone metabolismBest sources: leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, beef, eggs https://www.causenta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/vitamin-rich-foods.png 400 660 Causenta https://www.causenta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/causenta_main_rgb-300x100.png Causenta2017-12-11 14:54:432017-12-29 10:15:48Vitamins in Everyday Foods