The ABC's of Vitamins?
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Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:33 am

THE VITAMIN ALPHABET

I have been told over and over again to take my vitamins (especially because I am a vegetarian). But I have been prone not to listen to this basic advice. Why? I find that if I don't understand what each vitamin does for me, I find it less essential to follow through with taking my daily multi vitamin. So I decided to make a list of vitamins (for all the ladies out there similar to me), the effect that they have on the body/skin and which foods are good sources for each vitamin.

VITAMIN A:
Essential for: normal growth and renewal of the skins cells.
Effects on the body: keeps skin tissue, red blood cells and the immune system healthy. Also acts as an antioxidant.
Can be found in: Egg yolks, dairy product, fish oil, margarine and liver.
Effects on the skin: Evens out skin tone, diminishes fine lines, increases the epidermal lifecycle and can stimulate the renewal of skin cells.

VITAMIN B:
Essential for: Protein metabolism, building red blood cells and the immune system.
Can be found in: Poultry, fish, whole grains, meat, dairy products, bananas and leafy dark green veggies.
Effects on the skin: Prevents oily skin and decreases the possibility of breakouts. It may also aid in collagen formation.

VITAMIN C:
Essential for: Collagen production and neutralizing free radicals.
Can be found in: Citrus fruits, tomatoes, broccoli, berries, peppers and cabbage.
Effects on the skin: Aides in healing scar tissue and protects against UVA/UVB rays.

VITAMIN D:
Essential for: The development of skin cells and also aides with calcium absorption.
Can be found in: Egg yolks, fish, liver and fortified milk.
Effects on the skin: It moisturizes and conditions the skin.

VITAMIN E:
Essential for: The growth of healthy tissue and acts as an antioxidant.
Can be found in: Nuts, vegetable oil, green leafy veggies and whole grains.
Effects on the skin: Also helps condition and moisturize the skin. It also helps to heal burns and cuts, protects against UV damage and improves skin tone.

VITAMIN F:
Essential for: part of the building block of the skin's surface.
Can be found in: Flaxseed oil, evening primrose oil, safflower oil and borage seed oil.
Effects on the skin: Helpful in the treatment of acne. It also helps maintain the barrier function of the skin.

VITAMIN K:
Essential for: Helps promote blood clotting.
Can be found in: Green leafy veggies.
Effects on the skin: Can reduce bruising, dark eye circles and may help broken capillaries fade.

free skin care · Fri Mar 14, 2008 3:05 pm

Thank you for this wonderful info on Vitamins. Just so everyone keeps things in check, and doesn't overdue it with vitamin supplements, here is a link that will tell you the 'toxic' repercussions of too much of a good thing..

Just do vitamins in moderation, and don't layer them. Read labels to keep the values safe. And be oh so careful with A + E if you have bleeding issues, or are on anticoagulants.

http://www.1stholistic.com/Nutrition/hol_nutr-toxic-dosages.htm

free skin care · Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:38 pm

Check out this site for more info on vitamins and minerals.

http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/2461007.html#V

Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:35 am

Now that I know what specific vitamins do for our skin and body, maybe I will start buying + taking them. Usually I just buy them Very Happy

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