Vitamins Flashcards by J P

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Fat soluble vitamins

A

A, D, E, K

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Vitamin A

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=Retinol, beta-carotene

Retinal function, bone growth, healthy skin

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Vitamin B1

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=thiamine

Energy, deficiency is Beri-beri

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Vitamin B2

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=riboflavin

Energy, synthesis of fat and protein

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Vitamin B3

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=niacin

lipid metabolism, fights cholesterol

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Vitamin B6

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=pyridoxine

RBC synthesis, immune system

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Vitamin B9

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=folic acid

RBC formation

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Vitamin B12

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=cyanocobalamine

RBC formation

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Vitamin C

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=ascorbic acid

collagen formation, tissue repair

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Vitamin D

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=ergocalciferol or chloecalciferol

Absorption of calcium and phosphorus in bone/teeth

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Vitamin E

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=tocopherols

Antioxidant

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Vitamine K

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=phytonadione

Blood clotting

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