Vitamins, which we need
Thursday, July 15th, 2010Sorry, but increasingly we are unable to generate the required amount for the body of vitamins and minerals only through food. We must therefore take additional vitamin and mineral complexes to choose depending on our age. For people aged 20 to 30 years are particularly important:
Vitamin A
It is necessary for growth, regeneration and health of skin, but also to a better understanding of vision in the dark. The recommended dose is 600 mg daily. Vitamin A exists in two forms – retinol, carotene and (the most common form is beta-carotene). The retinol contained mainly in animal products: milk, margarine, cheese, liver, some fish species. Carotene contained in the most carrots, tomatoes, vegetables with deep green color. Deficiency of vitamin A reduces the body’s resistibility to various infections and deterioration of vision, especially in the dark. Excessive use of this vitamin affects the work of the liver. In pregnant women it can cause improper formation of the fetus.
Folic Acid
It is necessary for the formation of healthy red blood cells. The recommended dose is 200 mg daily. Folic acid is contained in large amounts in the leaves of lettuce, the yeast in cereal products. Deficiency of folic acid may contribute to the occurrence of megaloblastic anemia. Pregnant women should take daily 400 mg for the proper functioning and development of the fetus.
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