Module 5: Vitamins

Through this module, you will arrive at an established knowledge of the power play vitamins have as co-workers in getting nutrients into the cells of the body for better health.

You’ll become familiarized with the important purpose of antioxidants and understand their relationship with free radicals.

Why This Module Matters

Vitamins play a critical role in supporting overall health. They act as essential co-factors for cellular processes, work synergistically with other nutrients, and help protect the body from oxidative stress.

• Understand how food choices influence gene expression and vice versa.
• Establish knowledge of nutrient synergy for optimal health.
• Learn why vitamins are crucial allies in maintaining wellness.
• Identify vitamin deficiencies and how to address them.

By the end of Module 5, you'll have a clear understanding of vitamins and their importance in health.

What You’ll Learn

• Vitamin Functions & Benefits
  Key roles of vitamins in overall health.
• Antioxidants & Free Radicals
  How antioxidants protect against cellular damage.
• Water- & Fat-Soluble Vitamins
  Differences in absorption and function.
• Identifying Deficiencies
  Signs of insufficiency and health impact.
• Nutrient Synergy Basics
  How vitamins interact to boost effectiveness.

What You’ll Do

• Reaffirm Food-Gene Interactions
  Analyze dietary impact on gene expression.
• Assess Antioxidant Function
  Evaluate cellular protection from antioxidants.
• Identify Vitamin Deficiencies
  Detect common deficiencies in practice exercises.
• Explore Nutrient Synergy
  Investigate interactions enhancing absorption.
• Apply Vitamins for Better Health
  Implement practical strategies in meals.

Module Content

This module covers the following topics:

• Vitamin Overview
• Antioxidants & Free Radicals
• Free Radicals
• Antioxidants
• The Dangers of Antioxidant Synthetic Supplements
• Vitamin Supplements in General
• Water-Soluble Vitamins: C and B-Complex
• Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
• B-Complex Vitamins
• B1 (Thiamine)
• B2 (Riboflavin)
• B3 (Niacin)
• B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
• B6 (Pyridoxine)
• B7 (Biotin)
• B9 (Folate/Folic Acid)
• B12 (Methylcobalamin)
• Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E & K
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin K
• Nutrient Synergy

Module Outcomes

By completing Module 5, you will:

• Understand how vitamins support cellular health.
• Recognize the role of antioxidants in protecting the body.
• Identify deficiencies and how to correct them.
• Apply nutrient synergy for better health outcomes.
• Incorporate vitamins effectively into daily nutrition.

Guidance Every Step of the Way

Throughout this module, our expert nutrition tutors guide you in understanding how vitamins and antioxidants support cellular health. They help you recognize deficiencies, grasp nutrient interactions, and apply practical strategies to improve daily nutrition and wellness outcomes.