Which vitamin make a human more younger????

Question

I just want to know what vitamin makes a human more younger, like if you take the vitamin or particular vegetable/fruit you will feel more younger and energetic.

Answer 1

vitamin K & vitamin E are anti oxidents and thus can prevent wrinkle and hairfall

Answer 2

none

Answer 3

it will be helpful to you if you know the significance of the Vitamins here it is read it..

VITAMIN A

Vitamin A can be obtained from animal foods in the form that goes directly into the bloodstream, or as a substance called carotene, which can be converted into the useful form in the intestine. This conversion requires zinc. Zinc is removed from the body by cigarettes, alcohol, the contraceptive pill, and used up by illnesses, surgery, injury and emotional trauma. When these circumstances arise, they may make it harder for the body to manage without the direct form of Vitamin A.

Rancid fats, (oil that has been heated and kept for use again), can steal Vitamin A; as can stale animal fat; but there the rancidity is easier to detect.

Choline, one of the B complex Vitamins, is needed to help store Vitamin A, and Vitamin E is needed to prevent its’ destruction by oxygen.

Vitamin A is essential for healthy eyes, hair, skin and teeth, and good bone structure. It plays a part in maintaining good appetite, normal digestion and the making of red and white blood cells. It also helps to make the hormones concerned with reproduction and lactation. It is essential to keep the mucous membranes in good condition.

Without it, adults and children may be prone to problems with the eyes such as corneal ulcers, and susceptible to infections and breakdown of the mucous membranes, leading to invasions such as thrush.

In the foetus, too little Vitamin A can result in such tragedies as eye defects, hydrocephalus, heart problems, urogenital problems, hernia of the diaphragm, and deformed p***s and undescended testicles in boys. (Jennings 1972, Price 1945)

Tragedies have also been associated with excess of Vitamin A in the liver. This may be associated with zinc deficiency inhibiting the conversion of carotene to plasma. Excess of Vitamin A would only be found in people taking a supplement in excess of 10,000 iu for long periods of time.

In women who were using oral contraception, or who were zinc deficient for some other reason, - excess carotene might be present in the liver, with a paucity of Vitamin A in the blood.

Excess of Vitamin A in the liver of the mother has been associated with neural tube defects and with cleft palate and/or hare lip in the baby.

Liquid paraffin prevents the absorption of both Vitamins A and D, so should never be used. Long slow cooking of vegetables can also destroy carotene.

Vitamin A is found in:

Milk, Butter, Cheese, Yoghurt, Egg Yolk, Liver, Kidneys, Sweetbreads, Fatty Fish, Fish Liver Oil

Carotene is found in:

Carrot, Bean, Red Pepper, Broccoli, Kale, Chard, Spinach, Tomato, Marrow, Apricot, Peaches.

THE B-COMPLEX VITAMINS

It is inadvisable to take a supplement of any of the B complex vitamins on their own. They all interact in the body, and a sudden excess of one can create a greater need for the others, therefore creating a deficiency. Nature has been fairly cunning over this, and most of the commonly used foods which contain one B vitamin, contain them all, so this is not really as difficult as it sounds - just do not buy supplements of a single B Vitamin.

VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE)

As part of an enzyme, B1 converts glucose to energy or fat. As we use the energy, it then takes the waste products from this process and reconverts them into useful substances.

When we do not have enough Vitamin B1 exertion can lead to muscle weakness, aching and stiffness. We may suffer from neuritis, neuralgia, headaches, sciatica, lumbago, backpain and fatigue. Weakness of intestinal activity can cause indigestion, flatulence and constipation. Palpitations and shortness of breath are common after exertion, and the mental symptoms can include depression, inefficiency, forgetfulness, insomnia and abnormal sensitivity to noise and to cold.

Deficiency in animal studies has been found to lead to sterility, or relative infertility. The babies born have been small, many have died and those that survived have been found to have poor learning ability.

Only 23% of the B1 present in whole wheat is retained in white flour after milling.

Vitamin B1 is found in:

Whole grains, Nuts, Dried Beans, Peas, Lentils, Soya beans, Seeds, Peanut Butter, Liver, Kidney, Heart, Pork, Brewer’s Yeast, Wheat Germ, Pork, Ham, Eggs

VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN)

Vitamin B2 works mainly in combination with other B-complex vitamins, some amino acids and with Vitamin A. For this reason several amino acid deficiency can give the same symptoms.

Signs of B2 deficiency are sensitivity to light, sore and bloodshot eyes. Also, what Adelle Davis calls “blood-shot cheeks” - cheeks mapped with little broken capillaries. The grog-blossom of the B2 vitamin deficient alcoholic, she tells us, is due to the broken capillaries in the skin over the nose. Wrinkled lips, peeling lips and upper lips so dried up that they disappear, are all signs of B2 deficiency.

Experimental animals have been found to develop cataracts, possibly because they were unable to use their Vitamin A without the help of B2.

With regards to reproduction, in animal experiments, B2 deficiency has been found to cause sterility, stillbirth, small misshapen foetuses, reduced oxygen consumption in the liver and reduced enzyme activity. (Perhaps B2 deficiency may later contribute to allergic syndromes). Rats have been born with blood disorders, abnormally short limbs, misshapen jaws and cleft palate, and joined claws. Oedema, anaemia and degeneration of the kidneys have also been reported. (It has been queried whether thalidomide interfered with B2 absorption).

Only 20% of the B2 is left in the white flour after milling.

B2 is sensitive to light, so milk left on the doorstep will have most of the B2 destroyed.

Vitamin B2 is found in:

Brewer’s Yeast, Wheat Germ, Whole Grains, Green veg., Milk, Yoghurt, Egg, Soya Beans, Meat Liver, Peas, Beans, Butter, Cheese

NICOTINAMIDE

Nicotinamide deficiency is said to be characterised by the “three D’s” - dermatitis, diarrhoea, dementia. Nicotinamide is normally made in the liver, with the help of vitamins B1, B6 and the amino acid, tryptophan.

The dermatitis may occur first on the cheeks and is aggravated by sunlight, but is probably not as common as the stomach and mental symptoms.

In adults and children the deficiency can bring coated tongue, mouth ulcers, anorexia, dyspepsia, diarrhoea or intermittent constipation.

Mental symptoms are depression and confusion, hostility, suspicion and irrational fears. Sufferers become tense, nervous and miserable and are subject to dizziness, insomnia, recurring headaches and impaired memory.

Invalids who are short if this vitamin may develop sores in pressure areas.

In the 1980’s, the Government discontinued legislation to ensure this vitamin was added to the ubiquitous health hazard, white bread. So, unless the general public can convert to whole-wheat bread, we can presumably look forward to more people suffering from the above symptoms in the future.

Nicotinamide deficiency in rats has been found to produce pups with cleft palate and/or hare lip and hind limb defects.

Nicotinamide is known to have 42 different functions in the body, and most bodily processes are dependant upon it, either directly or indirectly. Alcohol and other drugs which remove the precursors - B1 and B6 - may also contribute to a shortage of Nicotinamide.

Only 19% of the Nicotinamide is left in white flour.

Nicotinamide is found in:

Brewer’s Yeast, Whole grains, Wheat germ, Liver, Kidneys, Green veg., Fish, Potato, Nuts, Eggs, Meat

PANTOTHENIC ACID

Pantothenic acid needs folic acid and biotin to help it to work.

Lack of it causes a wide variety of complaints. Without it the adrenal glands do not function, leading to a paucity of adrenal hormones which regulate balances in the body. Low blood pressure and low blood sugar ensue. Without PA there is a shortage of digestive enzymes, slow peristaltic action - movement sending the food along the digestive tract - and indigestion and constipation follow, also food allergies.

Other physical symptoms may be arthritis, gout, asthma, fatigue, weakness, palpitations, cramp, insomnia, burning feet, tremor and enlarged tonsils and other lymph glands.

As with all the B vitamins, the mental symptoms of deficiency are many, and are probably the first signs to appear. Lack of pantothenic acid can lead to depression causing the sufferer to be upset, discontented and quarrelsome, and to suffer from headaches and dizziness. These symptoms are a very common occurrence with low blood sugar, and lack of almost any of the B complex vitamins leads to the mishandling of blood sugar.

PA is necessary to make use of PABA and choline, and extra is needed at the time of illness, injury, surgery or emotional upsets.

In animal studies of the foetus, PA deficiency has been found to produce heart defects, cleft palate, club foot, problems with the kidneys and uterus, misplacing of glands, lack of myelination, damage to the nervous system and the eyes, miscarriage and undersized young.

There is plenty of pantothenate in breast milk, but much less in cow’s milk, particularly where is has been subjected to pasteurisation, heating, drying, canning or powdering.

Only 50% of pantothenate acid is left in white flour after milling.

Pantothenic Acid is found in:

Brewer’s Yeast, Whole grains, Wheat germ, Liver, Kidney, Heart, Yeast, Mushrooms, Green veg.

VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)

B6 is needed by the body to make use of the essential fatty acids and many of the amino acids.

B6 is needed for optimising the use of minerals such as zinc, magnesium and manganese. It is also needed for making Nicotinamide in the liver.

Physically, lack of B6 can mean headaches, halitosis, lethargy, pain and cramps in the abdomen, rash round the genitals, anaemia, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, haemorrhoids, dandruff, even dermatitis of the head, in the eyebrows and behind the ears, sore lips, tongue, and a rash around the base of the nose and behind the ears. Hands can become cracked and sore. Night-time problems include insomnia, twitching, tremors, leg and foot cramps and bedwetting.

Help with these problems can be found in combined supplementation of B6, Zinc, Magnesium and B2.

When it is present in abundance, B6 prevents tooth decay and kidney stones, atherosclerosis and heart disease.

Mental symptoms of paucity include irritability, extreme nervousness, lethargy and inability to concentrate. In combination with lack of zinc and manganese, it may be involved in anorexia and allergies in the new-born.

Zinc and B6 are removed from the body by the contraceptive pill, tobacco and alcohol.

Only 29% of the B6 is left in white flour after the milling.

Vitamin B6 is found in:

Brewer’s Yeast, Whole grains, Molasses, Liver, Heart, Kidney, Wheat germ, Peanuts, Mushrooms, Potatoes

FOLIC ACID

Folic acid plays a part in the formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow. It is essential for the utilisation of sugar, amino acids and for the making of antibodies.

Large amounts are needed by people under stress. It is particularly necessary in pregnancy as it is needed for the division of all body cells. Without is, no growth can take place, nor any healing. It is essential for the production of RNA and DNA which govern the hereditary factors. It is necessary for the use of pantothenate.

Deficiency states in adults include pernicious and other types of anaemia, depression, dizziness, fatigue, pallor and susceptibility to infections.

Deficiency in the foetus can cause death and miscarriage, cleft palate and hare lip, deformed limbs, malformations of the heart, diaphragm, urogenital system, blood vessels and adrenals, spina bifida, malformations of the eye, skeletal deformities, under-development of the lung and kidney, cataracts, brain deformities, oedema and anaemia.

Only 33% of the folate present in whole wheat is retained in the processed product. Folate is reduced by the pill and by alcohol consumption. Also by some forms of medication given for epilepsy.

Folic Acid is found in:

Brewer’s Yeast, Whole grains, Liver, Kidney, Nuts, Green veg., Wheat Germ, Milk.

VITAMIN B12 (CYNOCOBALAMIN)

B12 is the only one of the B vitamins found exclusively in animal produce. For this reason, vegans may suffer from quite severe deficiencies if they do not supplement. Unlike the rest of the B vitamins, it does seem to be stored in the body to some extent and 50mcg taken once a week will keep a vegan from deficiency.

Deficiency causes pernicious anaemia, deterioration of nervous tissue, sore mouth and tongue, neuritis, strong body odour, back stiffness and pain and menstrual disturbances. A very severe deficiency can lead to such deterioration of the spinal cord that paralysis ensues.

The foetus does not appear to deplete the mother very severely, and foetal damage as a result of B12 deficiency does not appear to have been recorded in rat studies. However, a vitamin that is so vital, albeit in small quantities, must be required in pregnancy.

Vitamin B12 is found in:

Milk, Eggs, Cheese, Meat, Liver, Kidney, Fish.

PARA-AMINO BENZOIC ACID (PABA)

Lack of PABA in adults is recorded as resulting in greying of the hair - or the hair turning white, or even falling - uneven pigmentation of the skin, and a skin condition which makes it impossible to be in the sun without burning.

There is much interaction between PABA and other B complex vitamins, particularly folic acid and inositol.

PABA is found in:

Brewer’s Yeast, Wheat germ, Whole Grains, Liver, Yoghurt.

BIOTIN

Lack of biotin causes depression, panic attacks and extreme fatigue including muscular pain, nausea, pain around the heart, dry peeling skin, hair loss and conjunctivitis. In children, growth is stunted and adults may become thin to the point of emaciation.

Raw egg white destroys biotin, so this should not be eaten often, although the occasional raw egg is unlikely to cause harm in this way. Biotin deficiency in the foetus may result in miscarriage or perinatal death, damage to the heart, blood vessels and liver.

Biotin is found in:

Brewer’s Yeast, Mushrooms, Milk, Eggs, Liver, Kidneys, Heart

CHOLINE

Choline is needed for the formation of DNA and RNA - the hereditary factors - and for making nucleic acid in the centre of the cell. It is used in normal muscle contraction.

Lack of it can produce headaches, dizziness, strokes, haemorrhage in the eye, noises in the ear, high blood pressure, awareness of the heartbeat, oedema, insomnia, constipation and visual disturbance.

Animal experiments have shown lack of choline to cause fatty liver and haemorrhages in the heart muscle and adrenal gland. Deficiency has also been found to play a part in the development of stomach ulcers, liver cancer and kidney damage in young animals.

Insecticides in common use inactivate choline-containing enzymes, which are needed for the uptake of manganese across the gut/blood barrier. Thus a paucity of choline, by preventing absorption may result in a deficiency of manganese. This is one good reason for seeking out organic food grown without constant spraying with insecticides.

Choline is found in:

Brewer’s Yeast, Whole grains, Wheat germ, Liver, Meat, Eggs, Green veg, Legumes.

INOSITOL

Like Nicotinamide, inositol is one of the B complex vitamins that can be made in the body. It is needed by human liver cells and bone marrow cells. Methionine, choline and inositol combine together in the body to make lecithin. Lecithin is needed to make the myelin sheath - the protective covering for the nerves - and to carry Vitamins A, D, E and K around in the blood.

Lack of inositol will cause falling hair, eczema, abnormalities of the eyes, constipation, aberrant heart action and a slowing down of the activity of the digestive system.

Inositol is found in:

Brewer’s Yeast, Wheat germ, Whole grains, Liver, Corn, Molasses, Oatmeal

VITAMIN C

Vitamin C is the nutrient which keeps collagen healthy and resistant to penetration by viruses, poisons, toxins like lead, dangerous drugs, allergens and/or foreign materials. Collagen is the strong connective tissue of skin, muscles and bones. Vitamin C promotes healing after infections, injury or surgery and will assist in healing broken bones. With other nutrients it helps to maintain the health of the eye. By giving a diet lacking in Vitamin C, cataract has been produced in experimental animals.

Inadequate intake leads to general weakness, vague pains in the muscles and joints, irritability and depression, shortness of breath, palpitations, tenderness and swelling of the limbs and severe fatigue.

Sufficient Vitamin C keeps the capillary walls intact, but without it perifollicular haemorrhages occur on the thighs, buttocks and abdomen. Gums become swollen and bleed. Later, infection and ulceration may set in and teeth may be lost. In advanced cases internal bleeding can take place when capillaries break in the intestinal walls, the bone marrow or the joints. Spontaneous bruising also occurs.

Vitamin C helps promote the absorption of iron, helping to prevent anaemia.

Children who are short of Vitamin C are prone to infections, have poor teeth and gums, and their bones break easily. They may be easily tired, irritable and will bruise easily.

Bioflavinoids, found in the white part of the rind of citrus fruit, potentiate the action of Vitamin C.

Vitamin C is found in:

Oranges, Lemons, Grapefruits, Tangerines, Clementines, Satsumas, Ugly Fruit, Wilkins, Limes, Blackcurrants, Rose Hips, Strawberries, Raspberries, Guavas, Bananas, Apples, Mangoes, Nectarines, Melons, Pears, Plums, Peaches, Apricots, Grapes, Peppers, Pimentos, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Potatoes, Peas, Brussel Sprouts, Spinach, Kale, Beans, Watercress, Cress, Endives, Cucumbers, Chicory, Lettuces, Beetroots, Sprouting-seeds, Swede, Parsley, Pineapples.

VITAMIN D

Vitamin D is necessary for the growth and maintenance of bones and teeth. It aids the absorption of calcium and can be supplied by the action of sunlight on the oils of the skin.

Due to frequent bathing, wearing clothes and being indoors for large parts of the day, modern man has to rely mainly on dietary sources.

Lack of Vitamin D in adults can give hot flushes, night sweats, leg cramps, irritability, nervousness and depression. Bones will be fragile and break easily, and teeth will decay.

Other signs of deficiency can be twitching, convulsions and tetany. Pains in hips and other joints may occur and fractures will fail to mend. With severe deficiency, spontaneous fractures may occur, and osteoporosis and osteomalacia can develop.

Vitamin D is necessary for normal bone growth. Without it bones may grow crooked (rickets) and teeth may have caries.

Girls raised with insufficient Vitamin D may have narrow pelvic development. This may later make childbirth difficult..

Children with rickets may have crooked spines, knock knees, bow legs and/or deformed rib structure. Skull development may be so abnormal as to impair brain development. Poor jaw development may give buck or snaggle teeth, they may have receding chins or foreheads, or large bossing foreheads with deep-set eyes. The middle face may be cramped or narrowed, pushing the palate upwards and/or forwards. Cramped development of the jaw may inhibit function of the Eustachian tubes leading to constant middle ear infection. Most retarded children and those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia have a high raised palate. Asymmetrical development of the skull may distort the membrane carrying the blood supply to the brain cells, and inlets for the blood supply may be occluded by malformed platelets. Blood carries blood sugar, nutrients and oxygen, all vital to brain function.

Excess of vitamin D can cause anorexia, fatigue, weight loss, headaches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Adell Davis says 25,000iu taken daily would be an excessive dose. Magnesium and Vitamin E mitigate in cases of excess.

Vitamin D if found in:

Sunshine, Milk, Butter, Eggs, Fortified margarine, Fatty fish, Fish liver oil.

VITAMIN E

Vitamin E prevents oxidation (destruction by oxygen) of Vitamin A and is needed for the utilisation of essential fatty acids.

Deficiency can cause anaemia and enlarged prostate glands. Premature ageing can take place, also liver and kidney damage, varicose veins and heart attacks. Phlebitis, strokes, protruding eyes, muscle degeneration and muscular dystrophy can occur.

Vitamin E can protect from scarring after burns, surgery and injury, and is important to accelerate would healing.

Babies short of Vitamin E will be listless, and anaemia and jaundice can develop. Mothers short of Vitamin E may have prolonged and difficult labour. Many authorities advise taking 600iu when birth is imminent.

Vitamin E deficiency in the foetus may cause miscarriage, exancephally, hydrocephalus, joined fingers and toes, oedema, anaemia, jaundice, retarded heart development, brain, lung and kidney damage, backward development, hernia and squint.

All but 14% of Vitamin E is removed from white flour, and little is present even in whole-wheat flour. Wheat germ contains over 20 times the vitamin E present in flour.

Vitamin E is found in:

Unrefined oils (cold pressed), Whole grains, Wheat germ, Milk, Egg Yolk, Green leafy veg, Lettuce, Avocado, Nuts, Seeds, Nut butter (cold pressed).

ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS

The three best known essential fatty acids are linoleic, linolenic and arachidonic acid. They are used in making the s*x and adrenal hormones. They furbish intestinal bacteria and are needed as a portion of every cell in the body, especially in the brain and nerve cells. They assist with the absorption of the trace minerals, which in turn activate a huge number of vital enzymes. They particularly stimulate bile and fat digesting enzymes and assist in the absorption of Vitamins A, D, E & K.

Without essential fatty acids, the hair goes dry and thin, and the skin becomes thick, dry and scaly. Ovulation, reproduction and lactation are less efficient.

Essential fatty acid deficiency in the foetus leads to growth retardation, kidney damage, lack of brain development, degenerative changes in the blood vessels and perinatal death.

EFAs are found in:

Unrefined oils (cold pressed), Nuts, Nut butters (cold pressed), Green leafy veg, Seeds, Fatty fish

Now.. to your question :

The human body allocates a certain amount of vitamins and minerals to be used by the skin, according to a June 16, 2000, news story from CNN.com. Therefore, consumers should not expect to find a fountain of youth in a jar.

Although topical vitamins may have some benefits, they usually are small. Considering the price of beauty products enriched with vitamins (eg, 1 oz of eye cream can range from $10 to $90), consumers would be better served by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including balanced nutrition, adequate sleep and hydration, and regular exercise.

To clarify, however, many vitamin-enriched products currently are available on the beauty market. Four of the most common vitamins used are vitamins A, B, C, and E.

Vitamin A works as an antioxidant, removing free radicals from the skin. Free radicals can damage deoxyribonucleic acid and healthy skin collagen. Retinol, a common vitamin A derivative, exfoliates the surface of the skin, which can make skin appear younger.

Vitamin B helps the skin retain moisture, making it less likely to become irritated. This vitamin acts as a good exfoliant as well. Vitamin C helps ward off harmful ultraviolet A and B rays from the sun. Some forms, according to the release, may actually reverse existing sun damage.

Also an antioxidant, vitamin E shields harmful sun rays. It also has a moisturizing quality, making the vitamin popular in hand creams and lip balms; however, some people may develop an allergic dermatitis reaction to the vitamin.

"Nourishing Your Skin: Choose the Right Vitamin." CNN.com. Available from http://www.cnn.com/2000 /HEALTH/women/06/16/vitamins.skincare.wm... Accessed 19 July 2000.