vitamins:

in a10 •  3 years ago 

Vitamins are organic compounds that act as chemical catalysts for enzymatic reactions in the human body, and they are obtained from food. They are also available in an industrial form that are taken medicinally as nutritional supplements, and the daily need for them is little compared to basic nutrients such as proteins, fats and starches. And before it is reached Vitamins play a great role in maintaining health, and many sailors were dying due to scurvy, which was later discovered to be caused by a lack of vitamin C, in addition to permanent disfigurement caused by tetanus in patients who were not yet aware of the direct link. Vitamin deficiency Vitamin D is a form of vitamin A, which is a fat-soluble antioxidant that regulates the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus in the body, in addition to helping the body absorb calcium, which is an essential element for the formation of bones, and in the absence of vitamin D, the body is unable to absorb as much calcium, leading to weakening and deterioration of bones and teeth. In addition, vitamin D is a vitamin that speeds wound healing and regulates cell division, which is essential in the growth and formation of bone, tendons, and muscle tissues, thus strengthening bones and muscles. Vitamin D deficiency is one of the leading causes of rickets, a disease in which children have weak bones and become weak, leading to fractures and deformities. In addition, vitamin D deficiency is associated with various diseases,

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