what are vitamins explain its types
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Vitamins are nutrients your body needs to function and fight off disease. Your body cannot produce vitamins itself, so you must get them through food you eat or in some cases supplements. There are 13 vitamins that are essential to your body working well. Knowledge of the different types and understanding the purpose of these vitamins are important for good health.
Types of vitamins are:-
Vitamin A - comes from orange colored fruits and vegetables; dark leafy greens, like kale
Vitamin D - can be found in fortified milk and dairy products; cereals; (and of course, sunshine!)
Vitamin E - is found in fortified cereals; leafy green vegetables; seeds; nuts
Vitamin K - can be found in dark green leafy vegetables; turnip/beet greens.
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin B1, or Thiamin - come from whole grains; enriched grains; liver; nuts; seeds
Vitamin B2, or Riboflavin - comes from whole grains; enriched grains; dairy products
Vitamin B3, or Niacin - comes from meat; fish; poultry; whole grains
Vitamin B5, or Pantothenic Acid - comes from meat; poultry; whole grains
Vitamin B6, or Pyridoxine - comes from fortified cereals; soy products
Vitamin B7, or Biotin - is found in fruits; meats
Vitamin B9, or Folic Acid (Folate) - comes from leafy vegetables
Vitamin B12 - comes from fish; poultry; meat; dairy products
Vitamin C - comes from citrus fruits and juices, such as oranges and grapefruits; red, yellow, and green peppers.
Vitamin are many types like a A,B1,B2,B3,B6,B9 and B12,C,D,E,K
Water soluble vitamin and water insoluble vitamin.