Vitamins Facts

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Red peppers
Aside from being an amazing source of vitamin C, red peppers are rich in vitamin B-6, aka pyridoxine, says Salge Blake, which aids in nervous system and immune system function.

Oranges
While oranges are touted for their high vitamin C content, they are also a good source of soluble fiber, which can lower your cholesterol.

All of the food groups have foods rich in vitamins. Milk naturally contains riboflavin and is fortified with vitamins A and D. Enriched grain products contain added thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid.

Vitamin C is found in fruits and vegetables, while only animal foods naturally contain vitamin B12. Some high-fat foods, such as vegetable oil, salad dressing, nuts, seeds, and mayonnaise, are rich in vitamin E.

It's important to eat a variety of foods from each of the food groups to get all the vitamins you need.

Vitamins work in many reactions that regulate body processes. The following list gives examples of some vitamins and their specific functions:

Vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene (a form of vitamin A) act as antioxidants. They prevent cells from being damaged by oxygen.
Vitamin A is important for normal vision and immune function.
Vitamin D is needed for bone health.
Vitamin K is important for blood clotting.

Vitamins are grouped as water-soluble and fat-soluble. The water-soluble vitamins include vitamin C and the B vitamins. The fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E, and K. Water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins differ in how easily they dissolve in water. This mainly affects how the different types of vitamins are absorbed and carried in the body. Most vitamins have both a chemical name and a letter name.