Vitamins Compounds that help regulate many vital body processes.

Should we take vitamins by pill? Yes, as a supplement

Water Soluble Vitamins: Body can get rid of them if you take too much

Vitamin C Important roles in the body: Helps the body to heal & fight infection. Food sources:

The B vitamins Important roles in the body: Helps make red blood cells. Food sources:

Fat Soluble Vitamins stored in the fat tissues in your body and in your liver.

Vitamin A Important roles in the body: Eyesight Development of teeth and skeletal tissue. Food Sources:

Vitamin D Important roles in the body: Builds strong bones & teeth. Food Sources:

Vitamin E Important roles in the body: Promotes function of a healthy circulatory system. Food Sources:

Vitamin K Important roles in the body: Helps the blood to clot! Food sources:

Too many vitamins may lead to: ONLY fat soluble vitamins can be toxic!

Not enough vitamins may lead to: Pellagra

Rickets

Scurvy

Healthy advice for vitamins: Eat a variety of dark fruits and vegetables Take a multi vitamin as a supplement.