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Vitamins,

As well as the major nutrients; Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats, the body needs some substances in much smaller quantities. These are known as Vitamins. For RDAs see the table at the foot of the article.

A -- Retinol, A deficiency causes Night-blindness. Also ... ... ... ..important in genetic health and reduces risk of heart ... ... ... ..disease. Liver and leafy greens.
B1 - Thiamine Aids the break down of carbohydrates and fats ......for the release of energy.
B2 - Riboflavin is also needed for the body's production of .......energy.
B3 - Niacin, Pellagra other problems
B5 - Pantothenic acid,
B6
- Is needed for protein synthesis and production of red ...... blood cells.
B6 - Pyridoxine, Anemia[23] peripheral neuropathy.
B7 - Biotin . Deficiency can result in scurvy and eczema. It is ...... found in Liver, Soya and Lentils - Also sometimes known ...... as Vitamin H
B9 - Folic Acid, Essential in pregnancy a deficiency can cause ......birth defects
B12 - Cyanocobalamin, anemia results from a deficiency
C - Ascorbic Acid, Found in fruit, most commonly citrus fruits; ......oranges lemons, limes. In the 18th century was used to ......prevent scurvy in sailors.
D - Calciferol. A deficiency can cause rickets and bone ...... .... disease. Found in oily fish liver and eggs.
E - Tocopherols,
K - Required for blood coagulation and bone growth also vein ......and artery health

Other vitamin related nutrients and the vitamins that have been declassified as such:-

Adenine - Was previously classified as Vitamin B4. Adenine does fuction in conjunction with Vitamins B1 and B2 in energy metabolism.

Inositol  - This was originally classified as a Vitamin: (Vitamin B8) Aids redistribution of fat. Helps nourish brain cells and optimises the the benefits of vitamin E.

Vitamin P - Polyphenols Bioflavonoids, flavonoids

RDA - Recommended Dietary Intake

Vitamin RDA
Unit
Vitamin A
900
µg
Vitamin C
90
mg
Thiamin (B1)
1.2
mg
Riboflavin (B2)
1.3
mg
Niacin (B3)
16
mg
Pantothenic acid (B5)
5
mg
Vitamin B6
1.3
mg
Vitamin B7 Biotin
30
µg
Folate (B9)
400
µg
Cyanocobalamin (B12)
2.4
µg
Vitamin C
90
mg
Vitamin D
200
IU
Vitamin E)
15
IU
Vitamin K
120
µg

 


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