What Are Vitamins?
Vitamins are micronutrients your body needs in small amounts to stay healthy. They don’t give you energy directly like carbs or fats, but they act as helpers — keeping your cells, organs, and systems working properly.
👉 Think of vitamins as the spark plugs that keep your body’s engine running.
Types of Vitamins
There are 13 essential vitamins, and they fall into two groups:
1. Fat-Soluble Vitamins (stored in fat & liver)
- Vitamin A → good vision, healthy skin, strong immunity
- Vitamin D → helps absorb calcium, strong bones, mood support
- Vitamin E → antioxidant, protects cells from damage
- Vitamin K → helps blood clot and supports bone health
2. Water-Soluble Vitamins (not stored, need daily intake)
B Vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7/biotin, B9/folate, B12) → energy production, brain health, red blood cell formation
Vitamin C → boosts immunity, heals wounds, helps absorb iron
Why Do We Need Them?
- Support energy release from food
- Keep the nervous system and brain working
- Strengthen the immune system
- Maintain healthy skin, eyes, and hair
- Help with growth and repair
Where to Get Vitamins
You can get most vitamins from a balanced diet:
🍊 Fruits & Vegetables → vitamin C, folate, vitamin A
🥛 Dairy & Fortified Foods → vitamin D, B12, riboflavin
🥩 Meat, Fish, Eggs → B vitamins, vitamin D
🌿 Nuts, Seeds, Oils → vitamin E, vitamin K
Signs You May Lack Vitamins
- Feeling unusually tired or weak
- Poor skin or hair health
- Frequent illness or slow healing
- Vision or bone problems
👉 If you think you’re low in vitamins, always talk to a healthcare professional before taking supplements.