Hello Steemians! I thought I would write a quick post about the vitamins that are part of the essential nutrients the body needs. I was recently told that I had a Vitamin D deficiency, which made me realize that I don't know much about the essential vitamin's our bodies need! So I decided to read up and learn on what these essential vitamins are, what their good for and how I can make sure to add the necessary food sources into my diet. There are 6 Vitamins that are very important for a healthy & well functioning body. In this post you'll get a quick overview in what each vitamin does, what a symptoms may occur if you have a deficiency and the food sources that can give you what your body lacks. #

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# VITAMIN A ### GOOD FOR Eyesight, bone growth and development, including healthy teeth and skin. | FOOD SOURCES | SIGNS OF DEFICIENCY | | ------------- | ------------- | | Beef Liver | Night blindness | | Carrots | Rough Skin | | Sweet Potato | | | Kale | | | Spinach | |

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# VITAMIN B COMPLEX ### GOOD FOR This crucial group of nutrients (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 & B12) are important to energy production, immune function and iron absorption | FOOD SOURCES | SIGNS OF DEFICIENCY | | ------------- | ------------- | | Nuts | Low Energy | | Legumes | Decreased Brian Function | | Meat | Bad Balance | | Poultry | Weak Muscles |

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# VITAMIN C ### GOOD FOR Strengthening blood vessels, Skin elasticity, Anti-oxidant function and Iron Absorption | FOOD SOURCES | SIGNS OF DEFICIENCY | | ------------- | ------------- | | Oranges | Fatigue | | Spinach | Mood Swings | | Strawberries | Weight Loss | | Broccoli | Excessive Bruising | | Potatoes | |

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# VITAMIN D ### GOOD FOR Strong healthy bones | FOOD SOURCES | SIGNS OF DEFICIENCY | | ------------- | ------------- | | Eggs | Asthma | | Fish | Rickets | | Mushrooms | Fatigue | | Cheese | Soft Bones |

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# VITAMIN E ### GOOD FOR Blood circulation, and protection from free radicals. | FOOD SOURCES | SIGNS OF DEFICIENCY | | ------------- | ------------- | | Avocado | Anemia | | Almonds | Vision Problems | | Tofu | Bad Balance | | Shrimp | Weak Muscles |

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# VITAMIN K ### GOOD FOR Blood coagulation – that is, the process of blood clotting. | FOOD SOURCES | SIGNS OF DEFICIENCY | | ------------- | ------------- | | Spinach | Heavy Menstrual Bleeding | | Kale | Bleeding Gums | | Broccoli | Nose Bleeds| | Brussel Sprouts | Easy Bruising | # Thank you for reading and I hope you've learned something new and useful from this article! # ![Photo Jun 17, 16 59 52.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmbDMj9tvtrmpwT9wYgRFKAexRYhmAFeXLUE1tQrD1s3j4/Photo%20Jun%2017%2C%2016%2059%2052.jpg)

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