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    Vitamin B1 Facts.: Cardiovascular Disease

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    The document provides information on several vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, iodine, zinc, and vitamin C. It discusses the roles and health benefits of each one, important food sources to obtain them from, and consequences of deficiency. The key points covered include that B vitamins aid metabolic processes, iodine is crucial for thyroid function, zinc supports enzyme activity and immune function, and vitamin C acts as an antioxidant and supports collagen production and iron absorption. A variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, meat, seafood, and fortified foods can help provide adequate amounts of these nutrients.

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    The document provides information on several vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, iodine, zinc, and vitamin C. It discusses the roles and health benefits of each one, important food sources to obtain them from, and consequences of deficiency. The key points covered include that B vitamins aid metabolic processes, iodine is crucial for thyroid function, zinc supports enzyme activity and immune function, and vitamin C acts as an antioxidant and supports collagen production and iron absorption. A variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, meat, seafood, and fortified foods can help provide adequate amounts of these nutrients.

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    The document provides information on several vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, iodine, zinc, and vitamin C. It discusses the roles and health benefits of each one, important food sources to obtain them from, and consequences of deficiency. The key points covered include that B vitamins aid metabolic processes, iodine is crucial for thyroid function, zinc supports enzyme activity and immune function, and vitamin C acts as an antioxidant and supports collagen production and iron absorption. A variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, meat, seafood, and fortified foods can help provide adequate amounts of these nutrients.

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    Vitamin B1 Facts.: Cardiovascular Disease

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    VITAMIN B1 FACTS.

    The proper functioning of the body's metabolic system

    Converting carbohydrates to glucose

    Promoting cell growth, reproduction and division

    RNA and DNA synthesis

    Protecting the body from cardiovascular disease

    Strengthening the immune system

    Maintaining and enhancing the function of the nervous system

    Helping the digestive system to work properly

    Maintaining healthy muscle tone and skin

    Reducing the risk of certain types of cancer, especially pancreatic


    cancer

    Fighting depression, anxiety and stress

    Improving memory

    Sources of vitamin b1

    Organ meats such as liver, heart and kidney

    Wheat germ

    Enriched fortified cereal

    Eggs

    Berries

    Nuts

    Asparagus

    Mushrooms

    Dark green leafy vegetables

    Brussels sprouts

    Tomatoes

    Eggplant

    Legumes

    Tuna fish

    Sunflower seeds

    Vitamin B2 Facts
    It is needed for converting carbohydrates to energy, red blood
    cell formation, growth and cell respiration.
    Foods that are a good source of vitamin B2 include:
    Milk
    Meat
    Mushrooms
    Liver
    Dark green leafy vegetables
    Enriched fortified cereals, breads and pastas

    Iodine
    Iodine is a mineral found in some foods. The body needs iodine
    to make thyroid hormones. These hormones control the
    body's metabolism and many other important functions. The
    body also needs thyroid hormones for proper bone and brain
    development during pregnancy and infancy. Getting enough
    iodine is important for everyone, especially infants and women
    who are pregnant.
    What foods provide iodine?

    Iodine is found naturally in some foods and is also added to salt


    that is labeled as "iodized". You can get recommended amounts
    of iodine by eating a variety of foods, including the following:
    Fish (such as cod and tuna), seaweed, shrimp, and other
    seafood, which are generally rich in iodine.
    Dairy products (such as milk, yogurt, and cheese) and
    products made from grains (like breads and cereals),
    which are the major sources of iodine in American diets.
    Fruits and vegetables, which contain iodine, although the
    amount depends on the iodine in the soil where they grew
    and in any fertilizer that was used.
    Iodized salt, which is readily available in the United States
    and many other countries. Processed foods, however, such
    as canned soups, almost never contain iodized salt.
    Iodine deficiency is uncommon in the United States and
    Canada. People who don't get enough iodine cannot make
    sufficient amounts of thyroid hormone. This can cause many
    problems. In pregnant women, severe iodine deficiency can
    permanently harm the fetus by causing stunted growth, mental
    retardation, and delayed sexual development. Less severe
    iodine deficiency can cause lower-than-average IQ in infants
    and children and decrease adults' ability to work and think
    clearly. Goiter, an enlarged thyroid gland, is often the first
    visible sign of iodine deficiency.
    Zinc

    Introduction

    See QuickFacts for easy-to-read facts about Zinc.

    Zinc is an essential mineral that is naturally present in some


    foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement.
    Zinc is also found in many cold lozenges and some over-thecounter drugs sold as cold remedies.
    Zinc is involved in numerous aspects of cellular metabolism. It
    is required for the catalytic activity of approximately 100
    enzymes [1,2] and it plays a role in immune function [3,4],
    protein synthesis [4], wound healing [5], DNA synthesis [2,4],
    and cell division [4]. Zinc also supports normal growth and

    development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence [68] and is required for proper sense of taste and smell [9]. A
    daily intake of zinc is required to maintain a steady state
    because the body has no specialized zinc storage system [10].

    Sources of Zinc
    Food
    A wide variety of foods contain zinc (Table 2) [2]. Oysters
    contain more zinc per serving than any other food, but red
    meat and poultry provide the majority of zinc in the American
    diet. Other good food sources include beans, nuts, certain types
    of seafood (such as crab and lobster), whole grains, fortified
    breakfast cereals, and dairy products [2,11].
    Phytateswhich are present in whole-grain breads, cereals,
    legumes, and other foodsbind zinc and inhibit its absorption
    [2,12,13]. Thus, the bioavailability of zinc from grains and plant
    foods is lower than that from animal foods, although many
    grain- and plant-based foods are still good sources of zinc [2].
    Vitamin C

    Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a watersoluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as
    an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused
    by free radicals. Free radicals are compounds formed when our
    bodies convert the food we eat into energy. People are also
    exposed to free radicals in the environment from cigarette
    smoke, air pollution, and ultraviolet light from the sun.
    The body also needs vitamin C to make collagen, a protein
    required to help wounds heal. In addition, vitamin C improves
    the absorption of iron from plant-based foods and helps
    the immune system work properly to protect the body from
    disease.
    What foods provide vitamin C?
    Fruits and vegetables are the best sources of vitamin C. You can
    get recommended amounts of vitamin C by eating a variety of
    foods including the following:

    Citrus fruits (such as oranges and grapefruit) and their


    juices, as well as red and green pepper and kiwifruit,
    which have a lot of vitamin C.
    Other fruits and vegetablessuch as broccoli,
    strawberries, cantaloupe, baked potatoes, and tomatoes
    which also have vitamin C.
    Some foods and beverages that are fortified with vitamin
    C. To find out if vitamin C has been added to a food
    product, check the product labels.
    The vitamin C content of food may be reduced by prolonged
    storage and by cooking. Steaming or microwaving may lessen
    cooking losses. Fortunately, many of the best food sources of
    vitamin C, such as fruits and vegetables, are usually eaten raw.

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