Vitamins
Vitamins, we all know them. But which vitamins are there and which vitamins do I need? What are vitamins anyway? And which vitamins are important? On this page you will learn all about vitamins. They occur in food and are necessary for the development of the body. The body cannot produce all vitamins itself, even though they help keep you healthy. Make sure you get enough vitamin-rich food.
What are vitamins
Vitamins are nutrients found in small amounts in food and drink. Our bodies cannot make vitamins themselves, or cannot make enough of them. They are therefore also known as nutrients that are indispensable. Relatively speaking, the Dutch do not often have a shortage of vitamins, rather a surplus. However, a surplus of vitamins can also be harmful to health. For example, a surplus of vitamin B6 can cause you to suffer from numb hands and feet, tingling or nerve pain. A vitamin deficiency, on the other hand, can also be bad for your health.
Types of vitamins
There are different types of vitamins, each of which works differently and is absorbed differently by the body. There are fat-soluble vitamins and water-soluble vitamins. Did you know that water-soluble vitamins cannot be stored as well, or at all, by the body? Vitamin B12 is an exception. Other water-soluble vitamins leave the body through the urine so you almost never get a surplus of them. A small amount of fat-soluble vitamins can be stored by the body. Vitamin A is an exception. This vitamin is stored in the liver. Fat-soluble vitamins eventually leave the body through the urine or bile.
The different types of vitamins each have different effects. Find out in our knowledge base what the effect of each vitamin is, how your body makes the vitamin or what foods it is in. If applicable, you will also find the daily recommended amount of the vitamin.
| Fat-soluble vitamins | Water-soluble vitamins |
| Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K | Vitamin B1 (thiamine) Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) Vitamin B3 (niacin) Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) Vitamin B6 Vitamin B8 (biotin) Vitamin B11 (folate) Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) Vitamin C |
Vitamins in vegetable juices
In some cases or in some groups it is recommended to take additional vitamins in the form of a supplement, because they do not get these vitamins sufficiently with their diet. However, vitamin supplements are not always necessary. Vegetables contain many different vitamins that we do not always get with normal food. The vegetable juices from Dr. Veggie therefore complement your normal diet. Our vegetable juices are extra healthy because we prepare them with a slow juicer. After preparation, we place the juices directly into the shock freezer to preserve the vitamins and minerals, for up to a year.
