Vitamin Encyclopedia

Author: China Cuisine Association Nutrition and Health Specialty Committee
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Supplementing with "super nutrients" is an international trend in health concepts. "The Vitamin Book" provides a scientific approach to natural vitamin intake. "The Vitamin Book" is a home advisor for vitamin deficiency. It analyzes the vitamin composition in your daily diet and offers scientific vitamin combinations. This book includes: basic knowledge of vitamins, types of vitamins, types of minerals, the nutritional value of vitamins or minerals, introductions to vitamin or mineral products, and a buying guide for vitamin or mineral supplements. Vitamins can be divided into two major categories: water-soluble and fat-soluble. They each have their own functions and play important regulatory roles in the life of the body. Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamins A, D, E, and K, while water-soluble vitamins mainly include the B complex vitamins, as well as vitamin C and P. Vitamins and minerals are commonly found in various foods, and some foods are rich in multiple vitamins and can be prioritized as part of your diet.