What are the functions of vitamines?

Question

What are the functions of vitamines?

Answer 1

They're used as co-enzymes.

Everyone is differnt in it's specific function.

Like Vit C is used to cross link collagen

Vit K is used in coagulation (gamma carboxylation of AA)

Vit E is mainly a anti-oxidant

The list goes on and on.  Wikipedia is the best source -- as long as your not using for a source!

I'm not sure why this is in alternative medicine, since vitamins are used in allopathic medicine more than any other type!

Answer 2

According to Dictionary.com, a vitamin is:

"Any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism, found in minute amounts in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced synthetically: deficiencies of vitamins produce specific disorders".

It's basically a certain category of nutrients that your body needs to sustain basic health (which would in turn support life). Their basic function is to keep you healthy and alive.

Answer 3

Vitamins are nutrients in foods that assist essential biochemical reactions within your body.