Nutrition For Growing Taller Part II - Vitamins

Vitamins

Vitamins are organic substances necessary for life and essential for growth. To receive the proper vitamin intake, a well-balanced diet is recommended. However, supplements may be taken where needed but not as a substitute for food. Supplements should be taken after each square meal, or once after the largest meal for proper absorption.

Vitamins

Food Sources

Benefits

Vitamin A

Animal liver, milk, yellow and green vegetables such as carrots and broccoli

Converted to retinal; essential for growth and differentiation of cells as well as normal vision

Vitamin B6

Animal liver, beef, kidney, green leafy vegetables like cabbage

Properly assimilates protein and fat; works as a natural diuretic

Vitamin B12

Cheese, animal liver, kidney, pork and beef

Forms and generates red blood cells; increase energy and promotes growth

Vitamin C

Citrus fruits, tomatoes, berries, cauliflower and green leafy vegetables like cabbage

Helps synthesis of collagen and other intercellular substances; formation of bone matrix and tooth dentin, intercellular cement and metabolism of several amino acids

Vitamin D

Egg yolk, fish oils, milk, butter, and margarine

Promotes calcium absorption from digestive tract; essential for normal growth and maintenance of bone

Vitamin E

Wheat germ, eggs, soy beans, green leafy vegetables such as spinach and broccoli

Supplies oxygen to the body cells; essential for virility; prevents cholesterol deposits in arteries

Vitamin K

Egg yolk, fish, animal liver, soybean, and green vegetables

Aids in proper blood clotting, helps prevent internal bleeding and hemorrhage

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