Which vitamin is given in large doses to facilitate wound and bone healing?
Vitamins are a group of substances that are needed for normal cell function, growth, and development. Show There are 13 essential vitamins. This means that these vitamins are required for the body to work properly. They are:
Vitamins are grouped into two categories:
Some vitamin-like nutrients are also needed by the body such as:
FunctionEach of the vitamins listed below has an important job in the body. A vitamin deficiency occurs when you do not get enough of a certain vitamin. Vitamin deficiency can cause health problems. Not eating enough fruits, vegetables, beans, lentils, whole grains and fortified dairy foods may increase your risk for health problems, including heart disease, cancer, and poor bone health (osteoporosis).
Food SourcesFAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS Vitamin A:
Vitamin D:
Vitamin E:
Vitamin K:
WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMINS Biotin:
Folate:
Niacin (vitamin B3):
Pantothenic acid:
Thiamine (vitamin B1):
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6):
Vitamin B12:
NOTE: Animal sources of vitamin B12 are absorbed much better by the body than plant sources. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid):
Side EffectsMany people think that if some is good, a lot is better. This is not always the case. High doses of certain vitamins can be toxic. Ask your health care provider what is best for you. RecommendationsThe Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for vitamins reflect how much of each vitamin most people should get each day.
The best way to get all the daily vitamins you need is to eat a balanced diet that contains a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, fortified dairy foods, legumes (dried beans), lentils, and whole grains. Dietary supplements are another way to get the vitamins you need if the food you eat is not supplying enough vitamins. Supplements can be helpful during pregnancy and for special medical problems. If you take supplements, do not take more than 100% of the RDA unless you are under a provider's supervision. Be very careful about taking large amounts of fat-soluble vitamin supplements. These include vitamins A, D, E, and K. These can build up in your body and may cause harmful effects. Images
ReferencesMason JB, Booth SL. Vitamins, trace minerals, and other micronutrients. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 26th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 205. Markell M, Siddiqi HA. Vitamins and trace elements. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2022:chap 27. Review Date 3/11/2021Updated by: Meagan Bridges, RD, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. Which vitamin is in large doses to facilitate wounds?Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is an antioxidant that promotes healthy teeth and gums. It helps the body absorb iron and maintain healthy tissue. It is also essential for wound healing.
Which vitamin helps the most in healing the wound?Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid (AA), is involved in all phases of wound healing.
How does vitamin E help wound healing?Vitamin E has been demonstrated to modulate cellular signalling, gene expression and affect wounds infected with methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), thus influencing wound healing.
How much vitamin A for wound healing?The current recommendation for vitamin A supplementation in wound healing can range from 10,000 to 15,000 IU/day50 up to 25,000 IU/day2; however, treatment must be administered in a short course of 10-14 days to prevent acute toxicity.
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