As explained in the last post, there are 6 different vitamins: A, D, E, and K which are fat soluble and B and C which are water soluble.
Vitamin A and D are both found in seafood, cod liver oil, liver, butter from grass fed cows and pastured whole eggs.
Vitamin E is found in butter, organ meats, raw seeds and nuts, dark green leafy veg, whole grains and unrefined vegetable oils.
Vitamin K is found in whole grains, liver, pastured whole eggs, dark green leafy veg and butter from grass fed cows.
Vitamin B is found in raw nuts, seafood, legumes, organ meats, fresh fruit and veg and whole unrefined grains.
Vitamin C is found in fresh fruit and veg and also in some organ meats.
Now for the purposes...
Vitamin A helps to produce rich blood and also helps in RNA production. It also stimulates gastric juices for protein digestion, protects against degenerative damage/pollution and also plays a pivotal role in building bones.
Vitamin D helps form strong teeth and bones, it is needed for phosphorus and calcium absorption and also appears to protect against MS and cancer.
Vitamin E helps to circulate blood as well as repairing tissue and healing. It helps to slow down age, is a powerful antioxidant and it protects against CHD and cancer with certain trace minerals.
Vitamin K help to form bones and is also important in blood clotting.
Vitamin B helps to prevent fatigue, produce cholesterol and maintain the iron levels in blood. It keeps normal growth and fertility, is a vital role in metabolism and it also works to help healthy nerves, eyes, liver, hair, skin and muscle tone.
Vitamin C supports lactation and adrenal gland function whilst helping tissue growth and repair. It also makes capillary walls stronger and helps the healing of wounds. It's pivotal for forming collagen and is lastly a powerful antioxidant.
So, next up is minerals...
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