THE VITAMINS

Vitamins are defined as organic compounds occurring in natural foods which are required for normal growth maintenance and reproduction. Vitamins occupy a central role in the field of Nutrition. Though vitamins are required in relatively small quantities failure to get enough of them can have disastrous effects. This book has been designed for medical students to provide essential information about vitamins. The book has been divided into chapters dedicated to individual vitamins. Each chapter includes details regarding the daily requirement sources functions and deficiency features of the vitamin. Case studies have been added at the end of each chapter for a deeper understanding of the subject.