{"id":239193,"date":"2022-12-01T09:28:41","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T09:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/?p=239193"},"modified":"2024-11-30T11:31:46","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T11:31:46","slug":"vitamins-and-minerals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/vitamins-and-minerals\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitamins and minerals | Benefits, Sources | Optimists Wellness India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||4px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;6px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Vitamins and minerals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-12px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-12px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients necessary for the body to perform various everyday functions. These micronutrient productions do not form in our bodies; you&#8217;ll obtain this from food and nature.<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Vitamins<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Vitamins are organic substances classified as either fat-soluble or water-soluble.<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Vitamin A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">It helps the body&#8217;s natural defense against illness and infection work properly<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Supporting vision in dim light<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Keeps skin healthy<\/span><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Good sources of vitamin A include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Oily fish<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Fortified low-fat spreads<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Milk and yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Liver and liver products<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Inter||||||||&#8221; min_height=&#8221;370px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #333333;\">You can also obtain vitamin A from good sources of beta-carotene <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>The primary food sources are:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Green, yellow, and red(leafy) vegetables, like spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, and red peppers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Yellow fruit, like mango, papaya<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Vitamin B <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Vitamin B comes under different types:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Thiamin (vitamin B1)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Riboflavin (vitamin B2)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Biotin (vitamin B7)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Vitamin B6<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">pantothenic acid<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Niacin (vitamin B3)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Folate and folic acid<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Vitamin B12<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/vitamins-and-minerals-optimists-healthcare-fitness-wellness.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;Vitamins and minerals&#8221; 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global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Benefits <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Keeps the nervous system and skin healthy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">It helps the body to release energy from food.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Commonly, the good source of Vitamin B:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Peas<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Bananas and oranges<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Nuts &amp; cereals <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Liver<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Soya beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Mushrooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Plain yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Fish, meat, and chicken<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Wheat flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Avocado<\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Vitamin C <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Benefits <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">It helps maintain healthy skin, bones and cartilage, and blood vessels<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Helps with wound healing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Good sources include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Citrus fruit, oranges, and lemon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Strawberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Peppers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Broccoli<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Sprouts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Potatoes<\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Vitamin D <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Our body produces vitamin D from direct sunlight on the skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Certain foods provide vitamin D:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Oily fish<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Red meat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Liver<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Egg yolks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Fortified foods<\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Vitamin E <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Benefits <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Vitamin E helps maintains skin healthy and eyes and strengthens the body&#8217;s natural defense against illness and infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Good sources include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Plant oils<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Nuts and seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Wheatgerm<\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Vitamin K <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Benefits <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Vitamin K helps with blood clotting and healing and keeps bones healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Vitamin K sources are in the:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Green leafy vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Vegetable oils<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Cereal grains<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Dairy products<\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Minerals<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Minerals are inorganic elements contained in soil and water, which the plants observe or get consumed by animals.<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Calcium <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Benefits <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Strengthens bones and dental health<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Regulating muscle contractions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Governing blood clots normally<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Sources of calcium include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Milk, cheese, and other dairy foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Green leafy vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Bread and anything made with fortified flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Fish where you eat the bones<\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Iodine <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Benefit<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Iodine helps make thyroid hormones healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Good food sources of iodine include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Dairy products<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Sea fish<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Shellfish<\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Iron<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Iron helps in the creation of red blood cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Good sources of iron include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Liver<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Fortified breakfast cereals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Red meat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Dried fruit <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Soybean flour<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">For personalized advice and support tailored to your health needs, consider our <u><a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/online-doctor-consultation\/\" style=\"color: #333333;\">free doctor consultation<\/a><\/u> service, where you can connect with experienced professionals ready to assist you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;43.6px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;19px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Reviewed by &#8211; <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/dr-priyanka-shekhar-mbbs-md-microbiology\/\"><strong>Dr. Priyanka,<\/strong> MBBS MD Microbiology<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Page last reviewed: 04 October 2022<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients necessary for the body to perform functions. 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