Some Important Vitamins Vitamins play a major role in the growth and development of the body and protecting it against diseases. Vitamins are present in a very small quantities in food. There are some 40 vitamins out of which 12 are considered as most important.
Body can obtain Vitamin D from sunlight.
Vitamin B-6 is obtained from bacteria in the intestine. They are divided into two categories - water soluble vitamins and fat soluble vitamins. Builds strong immue system. Helps in protecting heart. Promotes growth and repair of hair and body tissue, strudy bones, healthy eyes and good night vision.