Important note: we want to make it clear that we added up all forms of vitamin A (including carotenoids like beta-carotene) when we created the list of vitamin A-rich foods below. World's Healthiest Foods rich invitamin A FoodCalsDRI/DV Sweet Potato180214% Carrots50113% Spinach41105% Kale...
IndiaFortification strategiesStaple foodsMicronutrientMalnutritionIndia is a densely populated country known for its traditional, cultural and lingual diversity. In India Deficiency of vitamin D is seen in both the genders and among all the age groups. Micronutrient deficiencies are steadily adding to the...
vitamin Cascorbic acidantioxidant; synthesis of collagen, carnitine, amino acids, and hormones; immune function; enhances absorption of non-heme iron (from plant foods)swollen and bleeding gums, soreness and stiffness of the joints and lower extremities, bleeding under the skin and in deep tissues...
High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in a sun-rich country like India (Latitude—8° 4′–37° 6′ N most of India has adequate Ultraviolet B radiation (UVB) throughout the year) has been reported due to several reasons including inadequate exposure to sunlight, dietary factors (inadequate...
(4) The mineral chromium (a.k.a. Chromax) helps with the absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats and aids blood glucose regulation. While it is found in some foods, it’s only in small amounts, so it’s great that they provide 67 micrograms here (193 percent of the daily ...
India South Korea Singapore Malaysia Rest of Asia Pacific LAMEA Brazil Argentina UAE Saudi Arabia South Africa Nigeria Rest of LAMEA Key Market Players List of Companies Profiled in the Report: Abbott Laboratories Alticor Inc. (Amway Corporation) NOW Foods, Inc. Glanbia PLC GlaxoSmithKline PLC (...
Older people with a poor diet (such as just tea and toast) People undertaking hemodialysis People with food allergies who restrict their intakes of vitamin C rich foods People who cannot afford to buy fruit or vegetables People who have too much iron in their blood (iron overload or hemochrom...
potential for hypervitaminosis A from preformed retinol, especially when preformed retinol exists in other foods in the United States.49 Manufacturers should properly balance vitamin D with vitamin A in fortified foods and dietary supplements, although at this time it is unclear what that ratio ...
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. It is the most abundant antioxidant in the skin and the most important lipid-soluble, membrane-bound antioxidant in the body. The body also needs vitamin E to boost its immune system so that it can fight off invading bacteria and ...
It is found in a variety of foods, including eggs, nuts, and certain vegetables. Biotin deficiency can lead to symptoms such as hair loss, skin rash, and neurological disorders. Supplementation with biotin is often recommended for individuals with biotin deficiency or certain medical conditions. ...