Vitamins - Introduction

 

Introduction

Vitamins are organic substances that cannot be synthesized in the body and must be obtained from the diet. They are required for optimal health and are essential for life. These nutrients are vital for normal function, metabolism, growth, and development.

Vitamins are known as micronutrients and are found in both plants and animals. They are required in small amounts, compared to large marcronutrients such as fats, protein, and carbohydrates.

Vitamins act as coenzymes and work with enzymes in your body to carry out proper functions and chemical reactions. They are not energy sources like enzymes but some are essential for the energy release of foods, such as the B-Complex vitamins.

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