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Vitamin C is a nutrient that is crucial to the body's function, it has many health benefits such as boosting immunity and prevent colds. Vitamin C deficiency can cause a variety of diseases and health problems. To meet the daily requirement of vitamin C (RDA) you can read the " Vitamin C foods " article. The most common diseases caused by vitamin C deficiency is scabies that occurs because the body lacks collagen as a result of low levels of vitamin C. Researchers have also been studying the link between vitamin C deficiency with neurological problems and several diseases. Vitamin C deficiency symptoms Chronic lack of energy, weakness and depression Lack of vitamin C can even affect bone strength. Low levels of vitamin C may also lead to drastic weight loss. Bleeding gums, teeth, or gingivitis This occurs because the body lacks the collagen necessary to build and maintain teeth and gum tissue. Vitamin C is needed by the body to synthesize collagen. Changes in mood People ...

Vitamin D has the function to form the structure of bones and strong teeth also increases the absorption of calcium in the digestive tract. According to the latest research, vitamin D deficiency can cause several dangerous diseases such as osteoporosis, osteopenia, diabetes, hypertension, and other cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, endometrial cancer and so on. Vitamin D deficiency signs and symptoms Vitamin D deficiency symptoms that often found are bone and muscle problems. The other symptoms such as fatigue, periodontal disease, crooked leg, diabetes type I, tuberculosis, chronic pain in muscles, joints and bones, decreased calcium levels and high blood pressure. Vitamin D deficiency is known to cause several bone diseases including: Rickets, a childhood disease characterized by impeded growth, and deformity, of the long bones. The earliest sign of subclinical vitamin D deficiency is Craniotabes, abnormal softening or thinning of the skull. Osteomalacia, a bo...

Vitamins deficiency in the body will cause several disease with varies symptoms. Signs of vitamin A deficiency in the body are numerous. Symptoms most often found in people who are deficient in vitamin A is the presence of eye diseases or disorders of the eye. For example, night blindness, cataracts, and decreased visibility. Vitamin A deficiency is a widespread problem throughout the world, especially in developing countries and can occur at any age, especially in infancy. Lack of vitamin A in the body causing a variety of diseases that can lower the immune system. One of the effects of vitamin A deficiency is disorder of the eye that typically occurs in children aged 6 months - 4 years is a major cause of blindness in developing countries. Vitamin A deficiency signs & symptoms (VAD) The signs and symptoms of VAD clinical classification of the eye by WHO / UNICEF USAID / HKI / IVACG, 1996 as follows: - XN: Night blindness - XIA: conjunctival Xerosis (dryness of the mucous membrane...

Vitamin K is produced in the body precisely in the gut, because it is produced from bacteria in intestines that is not specifically required daily consumption of food containing vitamin K. However, to meet the daily needs of Vitamin K intake from the outside as from food. Here are a source of food that contains a lot of vitamin K. 1. Kiwi The content of vitamin C in kiwifruit at 100 grams is 40.3 mcg. Or equivalent to 10% of the daily amount of vitamin K needed by the body. 2. Avocado The content of vitamin K in 100 grams of avocado on dose is 81 mcg or equal to 36% of vitamin K in the body on a daily basis. 3. Grape Vitamin K contained every 100 grams of grapes is 22 mcg or equal 21% of vitamin K daily requirement. 4. Blueberries Vitamin K in fruit blueberries every 100 grams is 19 mcg or 24% equivalent to the consumption of vitamin K daily. 5. Asparagus The content of vitamin K in 100 grams of asparagus is 416 mcg. 6. Broccoli The content of vitamin K in broccoli e...

Some foods that contain lots of vitamin B such as brown rice, cassava, green beans, bananas, spinach, cashews, mushrooms, papaya, beans, avocado, cereal, chili, potatoes, tomatoes, sunflower seeds, and whole grains. Vitamin B is a water-soluble vitamin and is not produced by the body that it needs from food intake considering the benefits of vitamin B is very important. Vitamin B has 8 types, that is vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12. Lack of this vitamin can cause a variety of diseases. That's why there are so many different multivitamins that include variations of several types of B vitamins called B-complex vitamins. 1. Brown rice Brown rice has a lot of advantages and benefits compared to white rice. Brown rice has a higher fiber content than white rice. The benefits of fiber in them to interfere with the absorption of sugars in carbohydrates, as well as interfere with the absorption of fat that goes with food so it would be more healthy. 2. Cassava Cassava is on...

The most popular Vitamin C food is orange, but actually there are several other fruits that has two times more vitamin C compared with oranges. In addition from fruits, you can also get vitamin C  from vegetables.Vitamin C has another name that is ascorbic acid. Vitamin C has a function as antioxidants that counteract free radicals that make the body's immunity to be maintained. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Vitamin C: Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Vitamin C Life Stage Age Males (mg/day) Females (mg/day) Infants 0-6 months 40 (AI)* 40 (AI) Infants 7-12 months 50 (AI) 50 (AI) Children 1-3 years 15 15 Children 4-8 years 25 25 Children 9-13 years 45 45 Adolescents 14-18 years 75 65 Adults 19 years and older 90 75 Smokers 19 years and older 125 110 Pregnancy 18 years and younger - 80 Pregnancy    19-years and older - 85 Breastfeeding     18 years and younger - 115 Breastfeeding 19 years and older - 120 *(AI) stands for Adequate Int...

We can get several source of Vitamin D from foods such vegetables, fruits also meats. But, we also should know the body that contains provitamin D to be activated by sunlight. By exposing the body for at least 10 to 15 minutes of exposure to sunlight is able to transform provitamin D to vitamin D. The sun's rays on the skin cells will transform provitamin D to vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for bone health, in addition for bone, vitamin D benefits also can prevent various diseases. To get all these benefits, it is recommended to consume 400 IU of vitamin D per day and 200 IU for adolescents less than 18 years. In order to meet the daily requirement, you can get from 15 vitamin D foods below: 1. Cheese and Butter Cheese and butter are a source of Vitamin D, because cheese is made from milk processed. Moreover cheese frozen by subtracting the water content in milk. If the milk has as much as 87% water content, so the cheese can be 36%. But the fat content increased to 6 times...