Vitamins

The vitamins They are essential micronutrients for the development of the body. Once ingested through food, they undergo a series of mechanical and chemical processes in the gastrointestinal tract that transform them into simpler compounds for absorption. Keep reading to learn more about them!

What types of vitamins exist?

There are 13 essential vitamins with specific functions in the body, so their deficiency can cause serious health problems. They are divided into two types: water-soluble and fat-soluble.

Water-soluble vitamins

These are the ones that dissolve in water: vitamins C, B1, B2, B3, B6, and B12. A balanced diet (rich in fish, legumes, vegetable flours, liver, nuts, bananas, milk, vegetables, and greens) can help us reach the daily dose we need, but since they are not stored in the body (any excess is easily eliminated through urine), it is necessary to maintain a stable intake of these nutrients.

Fat-soluble vitamins

They are slightly alterable and soluble in fatty substances. The body can easily store them in tissues, the liver, and fat: vitamins A, E, D and K. Their deficiency can weaken the immune system and is mainly due to poor eating habits (diets low in eggs, meats, fatty fish, butter, virgin olive oil, olives, nuts and green parts of vegetables).

What function do vitamins perform?

Vitamin A: contributes to the process of cell differentiation; to the normal metabolism of iron; to the normal functioning of the immune system; and to the maintenance of vision, skin, and mucous membranes under normal conditions.

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): helps to regulate hormonal activity; to reduce tiredness and fatigue; to the normal functioning of the immune and nervous systems; to normal energy metabolism; and to the normal formation of red blood cells.

Vitamin B12: contributes to the process of cell division; to reduce tiredness and fatigue; to the normal functioning of the immune and nervous systems; to the normal formation of red blood cells; and to normal energy metabolism.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) It contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative damage; to improving iron absorption; to reducing fatigue and tiredness; to the normal functioning of the immune and nervous systems; to normal energy metabolism; and to normal collagen formation for the normal functioning of bones, cartilage, skin, gums, and blood vessels.

Vitamin D Known as "the sunshine vitamin (link to vitamin D)", it contributes to the normal absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus; to the normal functioning of the muscles and the immune system; to the process of cell division; and to maintaining bones and teeth in normal conditions.

Vitamin E (tocopherol (link to vitamin E)): contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative damage.

Vitamin K: contributes to normal blood clotting and maintaining bones in normal conditions.

Biotin (vitamin B7): contributes to the maintenance of the skin, mucous membranes and hair in normal conditions; to the normal metabolism of macronutrients; to normal psychological function; to the normal functioning of the nervous system; and to normal energy metabolism.

Niacin (vitamin B3): helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue; to normal psychological function; to normal energy metabolism; to normal functioning of the nervous system; and to maintain mucous membranes and skin in normal conditions.

Folate (folic acid and B9): contributes to the cell division process; to reduce tiredness and fatigue; to the normal functioning of the immune system; to normal psychological function; to the normal formation of blood cells; to the normal synthesis of amino acids; and to the growth of maternal tissues during pregnancy.

Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5): contributes to normal intellectual performance; to reduce tiredness and fatigue; to normal energy metabolism; and to the normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D, and some neurotransmitters.

Riboflavin (vitamin B2): It helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue; to protect cells from oxidative damage; to the normal metabolism of iron; to the normal functioning of the nervous system; and to the maintenance of red blood cells, skin, mucous membranes, and vision under normal conditions.

Thiamine (vitamin B1): contributes to normal psychological function; to normal energy metabolism; and to the normal functioning of the heart and nervous system.

Importance of vitamins in sports

Creatines, proteins and amino acids are perfect for increasing strength and speeding up metabolism, but they do not cover the requirements of antioxidants or micronutrients provided by vitamins (which are very important for sports with continuous physical wear, such as fitness).

Benefits of taking vitamins in sports

○ They help cover the daily requirements of athletes.

○ They are easy to take.

○ They prevent vitamin deficiencies.

○ They strengthen the immune system.

○ They promote the maintenance of good nutritional status.

○ In times of weakness or seasonal changes, they help reduce the feeling of fatigue.

What is a vitamin complex?

A vitamin complex is a preparation in liquid form or in tablets with a specific combination of vitamins capable of meeting the daily needs of these nutrients. Its composition usually includes minerals that facilitate the assimilation and metabolism of vitamins, as well as other additional nutrients useful for the body.

Types of vitamin complexes

Multivitamin complex It is made up of a wide variety of vitamins (A, B, C, D...). Generally, it is fortified with minerals.

Vitamin B complex it only contains B-group vitamins in its composition.

Complex of a single vitamin It only has a specific vitamin.

Benefits of vitamin complexes. Vitamin complexes help to:

○ Fight fatigue and tiredness.

○ Reduce stress.

○ Strengthen the body to do intense exercise.

○ Pregnancies.

○ Revitalize hair and skin.

○ Prevent wrinkles.

○ Relieve menopause symptoms.

○ Strengthen the memory.

○ Fight against hypertension and diabetes.

○ Stimulate bone and muscle growth, and promote their regeneration in case of injury.

What are the best vitamin complexes?

The best vitamin complex is the one that contains the nutrients you need according to your specific needs (which may vary by sex and age). In VitobestWe always recommend visiting a specialist to guide you in this regard; and always check the origin of each product and the reference values of each of its nutrients (NRV): they indicate whether it contains the recommended daily doses.

What vitamins and vitamin complexes can you find in VitobestThe text you provided does not appear to be in Spanish. Please provide a valid Spanish text for translation.

Health Pack It contains antioxidants, vitamins (DSM®), minerals (Albion™), enzymes (DigeZyme®), plant extracts (Oxxynea®), and black pepper.

Vitomin contains vitamins (DSM®) and minerals (Albion™).

B-50 Complex It contains the eight vitamins that make up the B group (DSM®), plus calcium carbonate and inositol.

Ester-C 1000 It contains calcium ascorbate (Ester-C®), a non-acidic form of vitamin C, plus citrus fruit extracts (50% hesperidin).

Vitamin C 1000 contains vitamin C (DSM®) plus citrus fruit extracts (50% hesperidin).

Vitamin D3 4000 contains 4000 IU (100 µg) of vitamin D3 per capsule.

Vitamin E 400 contains 410 mg of DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (67%) per pearl.