Vitamin E refers to a group of fat soluble compounds that include tocopherlos and tocotrienols. There are several different forms (isomers) of vitamin E, of which, y- tocopherol is the most common in the North American diet. Y-tocopherol can be found in soybean oil, margarin and some dressings. A-tocopherol is the most biologically active form of vitamin E and the second most common form of vitamin E in the North American diet. This form of vitamin E can be found most abundantly in wheat germ oil, sunflowers and sunflower oil.

Antioxidants protect cells from damaging effects of free radicals which are molecules that contain an unshared electron. Free radicals damage cells and might contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Unshared electrons are highly energetic and react very fast with oxygento form reactive oxygen species (ROS). The body forms ROS when it converts food to energy and antioxidents might protect cells from the damaging effects of  ROS. The body is also exposedto free radicals from enviormental exposures, such as cigarett smoke, air polution and ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Vitamin E is a fat soluble antioxident that stops the production of ROS formed when fat undergoes oxidation. Scientists are investigating wheather, by limiting free radical production, vitamin E might prevent or delay chronic disease associated with free radicals.

In addition to it’s antioxidant properties vitamin E is involved in immune function and as shown primarily by in verto studies of cells, cell signaling, regulation of gene expression and other metabolic processes. The recomended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin E is 400 IU, international units.

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What is vitamin K? It is a fat soluble vitaminthat promotes blood clotting and prevents hemorrhaging. It’s found in such foods as egg yolks, tomatoes, and leafy green vegetables. The letter K comes from the Danish word koagulation. The benifits of vitamin K is to regulate normal blood clotting but it also improves bone health and reduces the risk of bone fractures particulary in postmenopausal women who are at risk of osteoporosis.

The recomended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin K for adults is 80 mg per day. Vitamin K deficiency is very rare and occurs when there isan inability to absorb the vitamin from the intestinal tract. Vitamin K deficiency can also occur after prolonged treatment with oral antibiotics. There is no known toxicity associated with high doses of vitamin K.

For more information on vitamin K go to:http://www.vitamins-supplements.org/vitamin-K.php

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Are you trying to lose weight? Well you’re not alone.Many people have tried several different diets. A lot of these diets don’t work long term or people just give up and end up putting the weight right back on. Is the real way to lose weight to eat less and exercise more? Well yes, but if you eat right, you don’t have to eat less. There are also vitamins for weight loss you can take.

The vitamins for weight loss you can take are B vitamins and vitamin C. Increasing your B vitamins can help the pounds fall off faster. The scientific fact is that in order to lose weightyou need to speed up your metabolism and B vitamins do just that. S if you are eating right, exercising regulary and taking B vitamins there is no other outcome than weight loss. Viamin C also has the ability burn fat and reduce fatigue.

Vitamin B5 will help your body burn off fat stored in your body. Vitamin B6 is important in keepingyour thyroid functioning prperly. Vitamin B2 also known as riboflavinis is most important in increasing the metabolic rate of your body. VitaminB3, also known as niacin, is responsible for burning fat and carbohydrates in your body. Vitamin B12 is an energy booster.

To finish off, eat right, exercise, and take vitamin C and B vitamins to lose weight, but always check with your doctor before you take any vitamins or starting a new exercise program.

For more information on this go to: http://www.vitaminsandweightloss.com/

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Viamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin, which means your body uses what it needs then flushes the rest out of your body. It plays a key roll in normal brain fuction, the nervous system and the formation of blood. Vitamin B12 is 1 of 8 B vitamins involved in the metabolisim of every cell in your body. It not only affects DNA synthesis regulation but fatty acid synthesis and energy production.

Vitamin B12 is safe to take orall in amounts that don’t exceed the recomended daily allowance (RDA). There have been studies that show adverse affect consequences of doses above the RDA, and it is believed to have no effect on most people because it is water soluble. Vtamin B12 deficiency can cause severe and irreversible damage to the brain and nervous system. At levels at slightly lower than the RDA can cause fatigue, depression, andpoor memory.

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    Have you ever wondered what are vitamins?  Vitamins and minerals are substances found in the food we eat. We need vitamins to develope and grow properly. Different vitamins help you in different ways.  Vitamin D, found in dairy products, helps our bones grow. Vitamin A, in carrots, helps you see at night. Vitamin C, in citris fruit, helps cuts heal. B vitamins, in green leafy vegetables, helps your body make protein and energy.

    There are two types of vitamins. They are fat soluble and water soluble vitamins. Fat soluble vitamins are stored in your body for a while untill your body needs them. Fat soluble vitamins are A, D, E, AND K. Water soluble vitamins don’t get stored in the body. Your body uses what it needs and the rest is flushed out of your system. For this reason you need to replenish your body daily with these vitamins. Water soluble vitamins are C and B vitamins.

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