which vitamins are important as antiaging?

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1. Ron Shelf on July 11, 2010 at 5:12 pm

   Vitamin C, K, B5 and B6:

   Treat Aging with vitamin C

   Vitamin C must have more than a hundred uses inside the body.
   It is a very valuable vitamin that can slow down the skin and body’s aging process.
   Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin whose main task is to maintain the integrity of the skin. It also helps in healing wounds. But more importantly, it ensures that the body’s immune system works as designed.
   Vitamin K helps Aging

   Vitamin K is a nutrient that is most helpful to the blood.
   Vitamin K ensures that the blood clots normally. It also makes certain that broken bones are repaired optimally. These are very important older adults because they tend to have weaker bones as they age.

   I didn’t want to copy the whole article.
   You can read it here : http://www.vitaminbag.com/treatment/aging.aspx

2. ┼AbbyGirl┼ on July 11, 2010 at 5:12 pm

   The Magic of Vitamins – As Anti Aging Agents
   Vitamin A
   Vitamin A is responsible for production and maintenance of skin, hair and mucous membrane, functioning of bone, reproduction, and eyesight. It acts as an antioxidant, which in turn makes it an effective anti aging agent.

   This is the main reason to take adequate dose of Vitamin A. Eating variety of foods is good enough to get daily allowance of Vitamin A.

   Vitamin A is manufactured in our body from substances called beta-carotenes, which are found in dark green, orange and yellow vegetables.

   Sources of Vitamin A
   Vitamin A can be abundantly found in:

   * Green Leafy Vegetables
   * Melon
   * Fish Liver Oils
   * Tomatoes
   * Yams
   * Milk
   * Egg
   * Chicken
   * Cheese
   * Butter

   Vitamin B
   The loss of memory, indigestion, low fitness level are some of the symptoms of aging, Vitamin B is taken as an anti aging vitamins for energy because it regulates our system more than any other vitamins.
   Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is required for the metabolism of proteins. It helps to maintain fluid balance and is required for healthy red blood cells. It is actively involved in system functions than any other single nutrient.

   It is essential for breaking down protein and stimulate metabolism in haemoglobin (the oxygen carrying red pigment in blood). It is also essential for energy production and normal brain function.

   Vitamin B12 is needed for the production of red blood cells and maintenance of protective sheath around nerves. It prevents anemia. Assists in cell formation and cellular longevity. B12 is essential for proper digestion and absorption of food, protein synthesis, and metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. Prevents nerve damage, maintains fertility, and promotes normal growth and development.
   Source of Vitamin B
   Vitamin B is present in:

   * Dairy Products (B12)
   * Egg (B12)
   * Liver (B12)
   * Whole Wheat Products (B6)
   * Meat (B6)
   * Fish (B6)
   * Nuts (B6)
   * Bananas (B6)
   * Potatoes (B6)
   * Green Leafy Vegetables (B6)
   * Soyabeans

   Vitamin C
   Vitamin C is a powerful anti-aging antioxidant that protects against pollution and prevents cancer. It is essential for tissue growth and repair and hence acts as an anti aging vitamin, it is required for the formation of collagen to form tissue and take care of bones and tooth.

   Vitamin C assists in blood clotting, promotes healing of wounds and the production of anti-stress hormones. It effectively works on high blood pressure and cholesterol. Vitamin C therefore forms vital anti aging vitamin and it is found in most anti aging cream, lotion, medicine, bar, oil, and ointment.
   Source of Vitamin C
   Vitamin C is found in

   * Citrus Fruits (Orange, Lemon)
   * Leafy Green Vegetables
   * Tomatoes
   * Spinach
   * Potatoes
   * Berries
   * Green and red peppers
   * Broccoli

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