Even as children we learn how important vitamins are for our health. And this remains true into old age. Vitamins are the most important building blocks for a healthy body and a long life. In this article, you can find out what vitamins there are, what functions they have and how we can provide our bodies with the best possible supply of essential vitamins.
What are vitamins?
Vitamins are vital substances that are ingested through food in the vast majority of cases. They are involved in important processes within the body and are essential for these to run smoothly. The formation of cells and their protection, energy metabolism and the function of the immune system are just some of the complex tasks that vitamins perform for us on a daily basis.
What vitamins are there?
The functions of vitamins are diverse and it is precisely according to these that the precious substances belong to the vitamin groups A, B, C, D, E and K. Vitamins with similar functions belong to the same group. Within these groups, the vitamin types are differentiated by the addition of numbers, such as vitamin B2, D3 etc.
What are the functions of vitamins?
- Vitamin A – also known as “retinol” – is important for the development and protection of skin cells, contributes to the normal function of the immune system and helps to maintain normal vision.
- We need vitamin B to renew our cells and for blood formation, for a functioning nervous system and numerous vital metabolic functions.
- Vitamin C is essential for our health because it strengthens our immune system, which should protect us as effectively as possible against bacteria, viruses and serious illnesses.
- Vitamin D is primarily used to renew our bones and build strong teeth, but also strengthens our immune system. Vitamin D is the only vitamin that is not absorbed by the body through food, as it can be produced on our skin with the help of sunlight.
- Vitamin E is important for blood circulation and muscle development.
- Vitamin K is needed above all when we injure ourselves. It causes the blood to clot and thus stops the bleeding so that a crust can form. Vitamin K is also essential for the regeneration of bones.
How can I make sure that I take in enough vitamins?
A healthy and varied diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables is the best way to ensure an optimal vitamin intake. If you suspect that you have a vitamin deficiency, are frequently ill or would like to identify a suspected deficiency at an early stage, it makes sense to check the amount of different vitamins in your body by means of a blood test so that you can compensate for the deficiency in a targeted manner. A vitamin deficiency can result in a drop in performance and even serious illness if it remains undetected and untreated.
In times of physical or mental stress, during strenuous examination phases or after long nights of partying, many people take commercially available food supplements in the hope of feeling fit and powerful again quickly, but these rarely achieve the desired effect, as only part of the product is absorbed by the body in this form.
The situation is different with vitamin infusions: An energy booster that gets directly into the bloodstream , where it immediately unfolds its full effect.
UNIQAESTHETICS® offers vitamin infusions for different needs, whose ingredients have been exclusively formulated as a booster and for the regeneration of a strong immune system, physical and cognitive performance and as an effective barrier against the natural ageing process. Although vitamins work inside the body, their functions are also noticeable on the outside, e.g. through shiny, full hair and an even complexion. Find out more about UNIQLYFT® vitamin infusions and make an appointment with one of our specialists to find out how we can effectively support you with a vitamin infusion.
Which vitamins are essential for skin and hair?
The functions of vitamins primarily support vital processes in our body so that we remain healthy and vital. However, an optimal supply of vitamins also has an effect on our external appearance.
We often come across vitamin A as “retinol” in anti-ageing creams, as its cell renewal function makes vitamin A an effective anti-ageing weapon. Other important vitamins for skin and hair are vitamin C, vitamin E and biotin (B7). Vitamin C and vitamin E have an antioxidant effect and therefore help our natural skin barrier to defend against harmful influences. They also have an anti-inflammatory effect and can prevent cell damage.
Vitamin B7 – known as “biotin” – is particularly important for strong, healthy-looking hair: biotin is required for the production of the protein “keratin” – the basic substance of our hair.
