Vitamins and Effects

Vitamin - A Year 1913 Retinol Main Metabolic Function Essential for normal growth and development. For normal function of epithelical cells and normal development of teeth and bones. Prevents Night blindness. Retarded growth. Reduced resistance to infection. Abnormal function of gastrointestinal, and respiratory tracts due to altered epithelial membranes. Interferes with production of "night purple". Milk, Egg yolk, Ghee, Butter, Carrots, Tomatoes, Leafy and Yellow vegetables, Cod liver oil and Fresh fruits. Fat-Soluble 1936 Thiamin An important aid in carbohydrate metabolism. Needed for Proper functioning of the digestive tract and nervous system. Beriberi. Loss of muscle. Loss of appetite. Impaired digestion of starches and sugars. Various nervous disorder coordination. Peas, Beans and Cereals. Water-Soluble

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Vitamin - B2 Year 1935 Riboflavin Main Metabolic Function Needed in formation of certain enzymes and in cellular oxidation. Prevents inflammation of oral mucous membranes and the tongue. Impaired growth, lassitude and weakness. Causes cheillosis or glossittis. May result in Photophobia and cataracts. Peas, Beans and Cereals. Water-Soluble

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Vitamin - B6 Year 1934 Pyridoxine Main Metabolic Function Acts as do other B vitamins. To break down protein, carbohydrate and fat. Acts as a catalyst in the formation of niacin from tryptophan.

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Increased irritability, convulsions and peripheral neuritis. Anorexia, nausea and vomiting. Peas, Beans and Cereals. Water-Soluble Vitamin - B12

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1948 Cyanocobalamin

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Essential for development of red blood cells. Required for maintenance of skin, nerve tissues, bone and muscles. Results in pernicious anaemia. Weakness, fatigue, sore and cracked lips. Peas, Beans and Cereals. Water-Soluble Vitamin - C

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1919 Ascorbic Acid

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Needed for form the cementing substance, collagen, in various tissues (skin, dentine, cartilage and bone matrix). Assists in woundhealing and bone fractures. Lowered resistance to infections. Susceptibility to dental cavities, pyotthea and bleeding gums. Delayed wound healing. Specific treatment for Scurvy. Fresh vegetables, Lemon, Orange, Tomatoes, Cabbage , Turnip and Lettuce (Beetroot). Water-Soluble 1925 Cholecalciferol

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Requlates absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the intestinal tract. Affords antiachitic activity. Interferes with utilisation of calcium and phosphorus in bone and teeth formation. Development of bone disease, rickets and caries. Butter, Milk, Ghee, Cod liver oil, Yolk of Eggs and also in Sunrays. Fat-Soluble Vitamin - E

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1936 Tocopherols

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Protects tissues, cell membranes and Vitamin A against peroxidation. Helps strengthen red blood cells. Decreased red blood cell resistance to rupture.

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Germinating Wheat. Fat-Soluble Vitamin - K

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1935 Phytomenadione

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Essential for formation of normal amounts of prothrombin and blood coagulation. diminished blood clotting time. Increased incidence of hemorrhages. Fish, Wheat and Oats. Fat-Soluble