vitamin

• Organische Verbindung, die der Körper in kleinen Mengen für normales Wachstum, Stoffwechsel und Gesundheit benötigt und die meist über die Nahrung aufgenommen wird. Auch als Sammelbezeichnung für entsprechende Präparate oder Nahrungsergänzungsmittel.

A noun referring to any of a group of organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and nutrition, typically obtained from food.

1. Essential nutrientA2formalmedical

   Any of a group of organic compounds essential for normal growth and nutrition, required in small quantities in the diet.

   essentieller Nährstoff

   • Oranges are a good source of vitamin C.
   • She takes a daily vitamin supplement to stay healthy.
   • Vitamin D is produced by the body when exposed to sunlight.

2. Specific compoundA2formalmedical

   A specific type of vitamin, often referred to by a letter (e.g., A, B, C, D, E, K).

   Vitamin

   • Vitamin A is important for good vision.
   • B vitamins help convert food into energy.
   • Vitamin K plays a key role in blood clotting.