Vitamin's and their natural sources Vitamin's and their natural sources When most people think of vitamins they think of a pill, or several pills, as their source. To refresh our memories, or perhaps to learn this for the first time, let's take a look at the basic vitamins, what they do for us and where, in nature, they can be found. Please note that this is provided as information only, and is in no way meant to help with any self-diagnosis. Vitamin A aids in maintaining good vision, such as preventing night blindness and cataracts, as well as reducing the risk of heart attacks and some forms of cancer. Helps convert blood sugar to energy, forms red blood cells, maintains skeletal muscle.
Sources are pork, sunflower seeds, whole grains, beans, seafood.
A B vitamin called folic acid, aids in metabolism and all of the body's biological reactions. It has recently been found to be especially important in pregnancy, as it aids in development of the fetus while preventing neural tube defects such as spina bifida and incomplete brain formation. Aids in production of body energy. The more active you are the more B2 you need. It also protects against cancer and anemia.