The vitamins can help us to stay younger for a long time .Especially the vitamin A is considered as the agent for anti aging. It is because it adds sheen to the skin and helps to keep it younger. Including vitamins in your diet will let you live a healthy and younger life.

Vitamins are solely responsible in breaking down our food and provide us the energy required for our existence. Most vitamins serve as catalysts to reactions occurring in our body. Food that we take provides us fuel for proper functioning of our body. This includes repair of damages, growth, reproduction and energy to carry internal and external processes. Vitamins form micronutrient part of our food that means we need vitamins in small quantities.

Vitamins scientifically defined as "complex chemical substances" present in food. Certain vitamins regulate production of blood cells, hormones, genetic functions and chemicals in brain. Our Body does not produce vitamins other than vitamin D. hence they have to be acquired externally.

Vitamin A
Vitamin A is responsible for production and maintenance of skin, hair and mucous membrane, functioning of bone, reproduction, and eyesight. It acts as an antioxidant, which in turn makes it an effective anti aging agent.

This is the main reason to take adequate dose of Vitamin A. Eating variety of foods is good enough to get daily allowance of Vitamin A.

Vitamin A is manufactured in our body from substances called beta-carotenes, which are found in dark green, orange and yellow vegetables.

Sources of Vitamin A
The best sources of vitamins a are raw carrot, apricots, carrot juice, tomato juice, spinach, sweet potato, beef, liver, chicken and fortified skimmed milk. The worst are full fat (whole) milk, cheese, eggs.

A note of caution: Vegetables: Carrot, Carrot juice, spinach, kale, also contain Vitamin a but the body doesn’t absorb these as well as it absorbs vitamin a from animal fat. Combine for best results and it's best to obtain vitamin a from your diet. There is a link to an increase in cancers from taking beta-carotene supplements.

Vitamin B
The loss of memory, indigestion, low fitness level are some of the symptoms of aging, Vitamin B is taken as an anti aging vitamins for energy because it regulates our system more than any other vitamins.

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is required for the metabolism of proteins. It helps to maintain fluid balance and is required for healthy red blood cells. It is actively involved in system functions than any other single nutrient.

It is essential for breaking down protein and stimulate metabolism in haemoglobin (the oxygen carrying red pigment in blood). It is also essential for energy production and normal brain function.

Vitamin B12 is needed for the production of red blood cells and maintenance of protective sheath around nerves. It prevents anaemia. Assists in cell formation and cellular longevity. B12 is essential for proper digestion and absorption of food, protein synthesis, and metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. Prevents nerve damage, maintains fertility, and promotes normal growth and development.

Source of Vitamin B
The highest levels of vitamin c are found in fresh, raw fruits and vegetables.

Oranges, tangerines, clementines, nectarines, grapefruits, lemons and limes, pineapple, peaches, bananas, strawberries. Red and green peppers are the best vegetables with broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, any green leafy vegetables, asparagus, parsley, potatoes, peas and tomatoes.

Try to include these fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. As vitamin c isn’t stored and is flushed away in urine, ensure all of your meals contain a source of vitamin c. Food is a far better source for vitamin c than pills or supplements because it’s much harder for your body to use vitamin c in a single shot from a pill. Nutrients in foods help your body use vitamins much more effectively.

A few words of caution: boiling vegetables robs them of their vitamin c content. Steaming them is a much better way of cooking them as you will preserve the nutrients. Also too much vitamin c will cause tummy troubles, so stick to the RDA – 100-150 mg a day.


Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a powerful anti-aging antioxidant that protects against pollution and prevents cancer. It is essential for tissue growth and repair and hence acts as an anti aging vitamin, it is required for the formation of collagen to form tissue and take care of bones and tooth.

Vitamin C assists in blood clotting, promotes healing of wounds and the production of anti-stress hormones. It effectively works on high blood pressure and cholesterol. Vitamin C therefore forms vital anti aging vitamin and it is found in most anti aging cream, lotion, medicine, bar, oil, and ointment.

Source of Vitamin C
Citrus Fruits (Orange, Lemon),Leafy Green Vegetables , Tomatoes ,Spinach ,Potatoes ,Berries ,Green and red peppers , Broccoli.

Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an oil soluble vitamin, and a very powerful antidote to free radicals. It guards the membranes around our cells, and should a free radical attempt to damage a cell, it stands a 1000 – 1 chance of succeeding if you’ve taken enough vitamin E.

In fighting free radicals so effectively, damage to our cells and to the walls of our arteries is greatly reduced. This means you'll be less likely to suffer a heart attack or a stroke, and vitamin e will also increase your immunity to cancer because of the reduced damage to your DNA cells.

In offering your cells such powerful protection, vitamin e needs to be a main part of your anti aging diet.

Source of Vitamin E
The worst source of vitamin e is a big favorite of many people and it's also a big anti aging sinner: Mayonnaise! Unfortunately, mayonnaise, delicious though it is, is sky high in fat – around 80%, so the benefits are somewhat counter-balanced. However, if you eat sensibly and don't eat mayonnaise every day, mayonnaise could be a nice occasional treat, especially if you combine it with something very healthy, such as salmon, tuna fish or even broiled chicken breast with lots of healthy salad.

There are other, healthier ways to get a good intake of vitamin e. The best sources are: Olive oil – use it on salads and for roasting, frying or sautéing. Other excellent oils are sunflower and rapeseed. But your store cupboard should always have a plentiful supply of olive oil. Peanut butter – a peanut butter and banana sandwich on wholemeal bread will provide you with a great hit of vitamin e (from the grain and the peanut butter) and vitamin c (from the banana) as well as being very tasty too! Shrimps, sweet potato, almonds, hazelnuts, whole grains and cereals also good sources.

Without doubt, olive oil is the easiest and if you're going to drizzle it over your salad, use the finest extra virgin olive oil you can find to reap the greatest benefits in both flavor and nutrition.