| vitamin A |
a fat-soluble vitamin with antioxidant properties that is essential for proper immune system functioning including lymphocyte development and maturation. Vitamin A deficiency is associated with impaired mucosal immunity and increased risk of vertical transmission of HIV. Excess vitamin A may be toxic to the liver. The vitamin is synthesized from beta carotene within the body.
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| vitamin C |
an antioxidant vitamin that protects cells from oxidative damage. Vitamin C is necessary for the production of collagen (eg, for wound healing), hormones and neurotransmitters; it may have a role in fighting infection. Deficiency results in poor healing, easy bruising and anemia.
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| vitamin D |
a vitamin that is important for mineral metabolism and which may play a role in immune function. Vitamin D is manufactured within the skin when exposed to sunlight. Deficiency is uncommon, and may result in weak bones and kidney stones.
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| vitamin E |
an antioxidant vitamin that protects cell membranes from oxidative damage. Deficiency is rare, and may lead to peripheral neuropathy, poor balance and reduced reflexes. Alpha tocopherol and gamma tocopherol are 2 forms of the vitamin.
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| vitamin K |
a fat-soluble vitamin, available in foods and manufactured by intestinal bacteria, that is essential for blood coagulation and important in certain energy transfer reactions.
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