Let's know about Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K

Do you know how the naming of vitamins was done? Don't think too much. It was very simple, they have named alphabetically in order. But the first vitamin was discovered then it was named A, then vitamin C was discovered. 

Let me clear your thought on the topic of the vitamin. 

A vitamin is a vital substance. Like protein, carbohydrates, and fats, the body needs vitamins for various functions. But the difference is vitamins are needed in low quantity as compared with major nutrients. 

Most of the vitamins are not synthesized in our body and hence we have to take them from our diet. 

The main characteristics of vitamins are: They are a vital organic dietary substance that is not a carbohydrate, protein, fat, or mineral. The need for vitamins in our body is in small quantity. 

They cannot be synthesized by the body and must, be supplied through food. 

Now they are classified into two major parts: Fat-soluble vitamin and Water-soluble vitamin. 

Vitamin A, D, E, K are Fat-soluble vitamins. 

Vitamin B complex (group) and Vitamin C are water-soluble. 

These names were given according to the discovery. Vitamin A was the first vitamin discovered that is why it has given the name vitamin A.

The characteristics of fat-soluble vitamins are: 

1. Like other vitamins, they don't destroy easily while cooking. 

2. The can store in the body.

3. They are destroyed by rancidity as they are always associated with fats.

4. They can not be absorbed if in the intestine the presence of mineral oil. 

Vitamin D

It is formed by the action of ultraviolet rays from the sun. Along with calcium, vitamin D is also known for bone health.

The function of vitamin D in the body is calcification of osteoblast cells of growing skeletal structures, absorption of calcium from digested food, and reabsorption of phosphate in the renal tubule. 

The sources of vitamin D are sunlight, Egg yolk (the best source of vitamin D), liver of fish, and fish also. And other meat products also provide vitamin d. Vitamin D is present in animal-based foods. Vegetarians and vegans need to expose themselves to sunlight. 

Now how will you discover the deficiency of vitamin D, through signs and symptoms it is easy. When the deficiency of vitamin d will occurs the ticket in children and osteomalacia in the adult are seen. 

In this disease, skeletal malformations occur because of the inability of soft bones to withstand the stress of the body weight. The symptoms you can see are softening of the skull in infants, soft fragile bones with bowing of legs, spinal curvature, swelling of wrists, knee, and ankle joints, poorly developed muscles, restlessness, and nervous irritability ae of the other symptoms. Though rickets is difficult to diagnose in the early stages. 

Like deficiency toxicity of vitamin D is also dangerous. Conditions like hypercalcemia and kidney stones can develop due to an excess amount of vitamin D is consumed by the person. 

For bone health and for skin the consumption of Vitamin D should be taken. 

Vitamin E 

As it is also known as tocopherol. It is also known as antioxidant function. 

The function of vitamin E is It plays a critical function in the membranous part of the cell, they are nontoxic and they also convert the free radicals into less reactive, and It works as a protector against oxidant. The nutritional interaction is seen with a wide variety of nutrients such as vitamin A, amino acid, vitamin C, and selenium. 

The main role of vitamin E is to maintain the stability and integrity of the cell membrane. 

The sources of vitamin E are cereals, nuts, dairy products, vegetable fats and oils, meat, eggs, leafy vegetables, and yellow vegetables. 

The deficiency of vitamin E has not been recognized as a public health program. But the severe deficiency there is increased hemolysis of the red blood cells or development of muscular dystrophy. 

Vitamin E is relatively non-toxic. Toxicity of the vitamin E symptoms includes elevation of serum lipids, reduction of serum thyroid hormones, and impaired blood coagulation. 

For your better immune health and antioxidant-rich property, the consumption of Vitamin E should be done. 

Vitamin K

It is widespread in nature and it is also a group of substances having similar biological activity. 

The function of vitamin K is: With the help of Vitamin K the blood clotting and prothrombinogen are formed in the liver. These factors are for blood clotting. 

The sources of vitamin K are green leafy vegetables, cauliflower, tomatoes, egg-yolk, soybean oil and liver are good sources. 

The deficiency of vitamin K is found in premature infants is sensitive to the lack of this vitamin. As the blood clotting time is prolonged. This condition is known as hypoprothrombinemia.

The toxicity of vitamin K is hyperbilirubinemia. The infant with jaundice, kernicterus, and mild hemolytic anemia can be seen. 

For the blood, the consumption of Vitamin K should be done.

Deficiency is the term used when there is less amount of particular nutrient are in the body. 

Toxicity is when there is more intake of a particular nutrient in the body. 

For the information on Vitamin A check the post- Vitamin A: Sources,  its benefits and deficiency

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