Vitamin treatment is important during specific diseases where the body's normal processing of a vitamin is impaired.
Pernicious anemia
Most of the vitamins are closely associated with a corresponding vitamin deficiency disease.
vitamin A
Smoking can decrease the absorption of vitamin C in the body. This is because smoking can damage the cells in the digestive system that are responsible for absorbing nutrients, including vitamin C. As a result, smokers may have lower levels of vitamin C in their bodies compared to non-smokers.
Animal studies have concluded that vitamin C enhances chromium absorption of insulin.
The vitamin B12 is a very important nutrient; it lowers risk of stroke, heart disease, cancer, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's disease. The vitamin begins to absorb in the mouth, in contrast to most nutrients.
Vitamin A increases the absorption of magnesium.
Stimulants like caffeine can decrease the absorption of vitamin C in the body, leading to lower effectiveness of the vitamin.
Yes.
Examples of such diseases are celiac disease (chronic nutritional disorder), cystic fibrosis, and cholestasis (bile-flow failure or interference).
Vitamin K supplements are primarily used to support normal blood clotting. They are also important for bone health and may help reduce the risk of fractures. Some people may need to take vitamin K supplements if they have certain medical conditions that affect vitamin K absorption or if they are taking medications that interfere with vitamin K metabolism.
Vitamin C increases iron absorption.