General Information
General information about VitaminsVitamins are essential to remaining healthy. They are organic
substances that function closely with enzymes (chemical
messengers) to control biochemical reactions within thew cells
and tissues of the body. They are necessary for our growth,
vitality and general well-being. With the exception of vitamin
D, our requirement for most of the vitamins relies on us
extracting these vital nutrients from our diet. It is impossible
to sustain life without all the essential vitamins. Vitamins can
and often do the work of both medicine and drugs, though they
are neither.
A well balanced diet, with plenty of fresh fruit and raw
vegetables, carefully prepared can provide most of the nutrients
we need. However, 90% of available nutrients can be lost from
food by the processes of peeling, freezing, cooking, and modern
farming methods.
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