Fat Soluble Vitamins Fat soluble vitamins are micro-nutrients that play an important role in our bodies and in our health, the body needs fat soluble vitamins mainly in small amounts, and although it is rare to develop disease due to a lack of fat soluble vitamins, inadequate diet would lead to a display of deficiency symptoms. There are two types of vitamins, water soluble and fat soluble, and as water soluble vitamins are readily destroyed and need constant replacement in the body, fat soluble vitamins are not, they are stored in the liver and in the adipose tissues for a long time, they are slowly eliminated from the body which is why it's important to watch out for mega-doses of such vitamins to avoid toxicity. There are mainly four fat soluble vitamins in our bodies and they are Vitamin A,D,E and K. Vitamin A (Retinol): Vitamin A plays many roles in the body, it is also called retinol to refer to its function in producing certain pigments for the retina of the eye , vitamin A helps maintain a good vision especially in low light, aside from that vitamin A has a part in the reproduction process, in bone growth, in cell divisions and in boosting the immune system . It is also a powerful antioxidant that could be used as prophylaxis against certain cancers. Vitamin A is found in carrots, green vegetables, liver, fish and pumpkin. Vitamin A deficiency leads to a condition called xerophthalmia, which is a disease characterized with the inability of the eye to produce tears, rough skin and blindness at night are also signs of vitamin A deficiency. Vitamin D: Vitamin D's main function is to help the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the small intestine to be later used in the process of bone growth, it is highly needed in the proper amounts for children specifically in order to build strong bones and strong teeth . Vitamin D is found in milk, cod liver oil, in sardines and salmon, in addition, vitamin D is produced by the skin as a response to sunlight. Vitamin D deficiency leads to rickets and a flat back of the skull in children and in adults leads to osteoporosis and osteomalacia, its deficiency also increases the risk of hypertension and autoimmune disease. Vitamin E: Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, it also plays a role in the prevention of red blood cells destruction . There is thought to be a connection between Vitamin E consumption and a lower risk of heart disease and cancer development. Vitamin E is found in fruits and vegetables, hazelnuts, almonds, soybeans and sunflower. Vitamin K: The fourth member of fat soluble vitamins, vitamin K is a very important element in blood coagulation, also known as blood clotting, it is thought to have a part in the promotion and maintenance of bone health as well. Vitamin K is found in spinach, broccoli, cabbage and other green leafy vegetables, it is also found in soybean oil, olive oil and cottonseed oil. Vitamin K deficiency could result in hemorrhage especially for people taking anticoagulant or antibiotic medications. Antibiotic medication on long term use could lead to killing the intestinal bacteria that is responsible for the production of vitamin K, thus leading to deficiency and a higher risk of hemorrhage.

ADHD " Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder " is a psychiatric disorder getting more and more common among young children and may continue on through out adolescence, as a rule, children find it hard to pay attention when told, they are energetic and always looking for ways to have fun however, if you suspect your child to be too easily distracted during tasks or conversations, if you suspect your child to be too energetic and too active comparing to their peers. You should find this article very helpful. Signs and symptoms of ADHD usually show before the age of 7. Inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity are the three main problems facing children with ADHD, they affect the child's behavior both at school and at home. There are three subtypes of ADHD you must be ware of: Combined ADHD is the most common subtype of the three where the child shows symptoms of both inattentiveness and hyperactivity/impulsivity. Inattentive ADHD showing more signs of inattentiveness than hyperactivity/impulsivity where the child is mostly absent minded and day dreaming through the day. Hyperactive-impulsive ADHD showing more symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity, where the child is always running around or talking non-stop. Approximate Prevalence Distribution of the Subtypes of ADHD ADHD although more common in children, it's not exclusive to them, it might be experienced by adults as well. If you notice a tendency in your child towards any of the previous subtypes, Do Not hesitate to contact the doctor.

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Fat Soluble Vitamins

MedRition2014-07-04T22:09:00+02:00

Fat Soluble VitaminsFat soluble vitamins are micro-nutrients that play an important role in our bodies and in our health, the body needs fat soluble vitamins mainly in small amounts, and although it is rare to develop disease due to a lack of fat soluble vitamins, inadequate diet would lead to a display of deficiency symptoms.There [...]

Fat Soluble VitaminsMedRition2014-07-04T22:09:00+02:00

Types of ADD/ADHD

MedRition2014-05-31T22:37:00+03:00

ADHD "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" is a psychiatric disorder getting more and more common among young children and may continue on through out adolescence, as a rule, children find it hard to pay attention when told, they are energetic and always looking for ways to have fun however, if you suspect your child to be [...]

Types of ADD/ADHDMedRition2014-05-31T22:37:00+03:00

Signs and Symptoms of ADD/ADHD in Children

MedRition2014-05-19T19:10:00+03:00

ADHD "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" is a mental disease unfortunately becoming more well known and wide spread among children, ADHD has three main subtypes and various symptoms to identify.Children's enthusiasm and fun loving nature is what makes them children, their tendency to lose focus sometimes when distracted by something they find more interesting is another [...]

Signs and Symptoms of ADD/ADHD in ChildrenMedRition2014-05-19T19:10:00+03:00