vitamin sources

Vitamin D is a special vitamin because the body can make it when the skin is exposed to UVB rays from the sun. Vitamin D is required by the body to absorb the mineral calcium from the diet. After absorbing calcium from the intestines, the…

Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin that is also known as ascorbic acid. This nutrient is needed by the body to make collagen which is a vital component for healthy skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels. It is also crucial…

An estimated 250 million preschool children are deficient of vitamin A which is required by the body to keep the skin and the mucous membranes of the digestive, respiratory and urinary tracts healthy. Vitamin A is also needed for good…