Vitamins

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into vitamin.

In 1912 Hopkins and Funk made a hypothesis. The hypothesis stated the
absence of some vitamins could cause diseases such as beriberi and scurvy.
Later a letter was assigned to each vitamin. The letters which were assigned to
vitamins in the early years of vitamin research categorize them according to
their functions. As research progressed, the vitamins were given scientific
names.

Foods that contain vitamins are very essential for good health and
growth. Milk can be important because it is a source of vitamin D. Vitamin D
is important because it is essential for bone growth.

Butter can be important because it is a source of Vitamin A. The
pigments that are converted into Vitamin A, are found in most fruits and
vegetables. Vitamin A is important because it can prevent diseases.

Cereal and seeds can de important because of its source of Vitamin B.
Vitamin B is important because of their source of Vitamin B. Vitamin B ...

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