Vitamins Profiles
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the signs of overdose are 'unknown' does not mean that it is fair game to
overdose it!
Vitamin A -
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Benefit: Maintains eyesight, skin, hair,
mucus membranes.
Sign of deficiency: Bad skin, night blindness.
Sign of overdose: Yellow skin, blurred vision, vomiting, hair loss,
headache.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Benefit: Maintenance of nerves and
muscles. Helps metabolism.
Sign of deficiency: Beriberi.
Sign of overdose: Unknown.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Benefit: Antioxidant. Maintains vision,
skin, hair, and nails. Helps metabolism.
Sign of deficiency: Skin problems.
Sign of overdose: Unknown.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Benefit: Aids metabolism and maintains
skin.
Sign of deficiency: Sensitivity to light, fatigue, skin problems.
Sign of overdose: Flushed face, neck, and hands.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)
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Benefit: Maintains skin and nerves. Needed
for energy production and utilization.
Sign of deficiency: Fatigue, nausea.
Sign of overdose: Unknown.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) -
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Benefit: Protein synthesis and fat
metabolism. Regulates fluid balance. Aids red blood cell production.
Sign of deficiency: Nerve and muscular failure.
Sign of overdose: Numb feet, bad hand coordination, impaired brain
function.
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
Benefit: Formation of red blood cells.
Metabolism of protein and fat. Helps growth in children.
Sign of deficiency: Weight loss, confusion, pale skin, depression.
Sign of overdose: Unknown.
Biotin
Benefit: Enables metabolism.
Sign of deficiency: Dermatitis, depression, muscular pain.
Sign of overdose: Unknown.
Folate (Folic Acid)
Benefit: Forms red blood cells. Utilizes
protein. Very important during pregnancy.
Sign of deficiency: Anemia, stomach problems.
Sign of overdose: Unknown.
Vitamin C -
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Benefit: Antioxidant. Maintains skin,
cartilage, bones and teeth. Heals wounds and maintains immune system. Aids iron
absorption.
Sign of deficiency: Bleeding gums, weakness, slow wound healing, bad
immune system.
Sign of overdose: Stomach problems.
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
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Benefit: Regulates calcium metabolism.
Sign of deficiency: Bone softening.
Sign of overdose: Stomach problems, lethargy.
Vitamin E -
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Benefit: Antioxidant.
Sign of deficiency: Diarrhea, anemia, problems with the pancreas.
Sign of overdose: Unknown.
Vitamin K
Benefit: Needed for blood clotting.
Sign of deficiency: Excessive bleeding when injured.
Sign of overdose: Anemia, potential liver damage.
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