Yams

Yams are mainly found in Africa and some parts of United States of America.. Thiamine is found in yams. Thiamine is known as vitamin B1. Thiamine accelerates the rate of important bio-chemical reactions in the body. Thiamine also heps in the processing of nucleic acids like deoxyribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acid.

Yams and Vitamin C:

Vitamin C is found in yams. Vitamin C helps in the development of immunity. Vitamin C helps in the proper functioning of the gums and the teeth. Vitamin C reduces oxidative stress on the cells, tissues and nucleic acids like deoxyribonucleic acid.

Vitamin C in Yams:

Vitamin C helps in the formation of neurotransmitter like norephinephrine. Vitamin C keeps the diseases like diabetes at bay because of its antioxidant property. Regular intake of vitamin C helps in warding off the cardiovascular disease.

Yams also contain niacin or vitamin B3. Vitamin B3 helps in the release of energy from carbohydrates. It helps in the various biochemical reactions of proteins and fats. Vitamin B3 helps in the proper functioning of digestive and the nervous system.

Vitamins are required by the human body for its proper functioning . There are two types of vitamins. Water soluble vitamins are expelled from the body by urine. Vitamin B and vitamin C are examples of water soluble vitamins.

Fat soluble vitamins are stored in the body. Vitamins A, D, E, K fall under the category of fat soluble vitamins. Vitamins A,C, E have the properties of antioxidants . The antioxidants help in diminishing oxidative stress. The vitamins with the properties of antioxidants help in the prevention of diseases like diabetes, arteriosclerosis.

Vitamin C has the antioxidant properties that prevent the scavenging of the free radicals. Vitamin C also improves the immunity of a person suffering from common cold.

Vitamins

Soybeans	Seafood
Sunflower Seeds	Salmon
Legumes	Beets
Spinach	Cabbage
Peaches	Yams
Apricots	Cauliflower
Oranges	Carrots
Tomatoes	Dates
Cottage Cheese	Grapefruit
Papaya	Green Leafy Vegetables
Meat