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Essential Vitamins for Vegetarians

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Vitamin E

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Sources: Almonds, sunflower seeds, spinach, avocados. Importance: Acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage.

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Vitamin K

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Sources: Leafy green vegetables like spinach, kale, and collard greens, Brussels sprouts, broccoli. Importance: Necessary for blood clotting and bone health.

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

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Sources: Almonds, wild rice, mushrooms, spinach, soy milk. Importance: Helps in energy production and breaks down fats, drugs, and steroid hormones.

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Vitamin D

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Sources: Fortified soy milk and orange juice, mushrooms exposed to sunlight, supplements. Importance: Crucial for bone health by aiding calcium absorption.

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Vitamin A

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Sources: Carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, apricots. Importance: Vital for vision, immune function, and skin health.

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

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Sources: Whole grain cereals, brown rice, legumes, nuts, seeds. Importance: Plays a crucial role in energy metabolism and nerve function.

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

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Sources: Peanuts, brown rice, potatoes, mushrooms, green peas. Importance: Essential for DNA repair and the metabolism of fatty acids and cholesterol.

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Vitamin B9 (Folate)

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Sources: Leafy green vegetables, legumes, seeds, oranges. Importance: Key for cell division and the formation of DNA, critical during pregnancy.

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Vitamin C

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Sources: Citrus fruits, tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, strawberries. Importance: Important for the immune system, skin health, and the repair of body tissues.

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Vitamin B12

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Sources: Fortified non-dairy milks, nutritional yeast, fortified cereals. Importance: Essential for nerve function and the production of DNA and red blood cells.

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