B Vitamins

Question 1

Thiamin (TPP)

Answer 1

Metabolism; needed for neurotransmitter synthesis and normal function

Question 2

Riboflavin (FAD/FMN)

Answer 2

Metabolism; Deficiencies include infamation of the mouth and toungue and cracks in corner of the mouth.

Question 3

Niacin (NAD)

Answer 3

Metabolism and lipid synthesis; Deficiencies include Pellagra: Diarrhea, dermatitis on areas exposed to sun, dementia.

Question 4

Biotin

Answer 4

Part coenzyme required for replenishing oxaloacetate in the citric acid cycle’ required for lipid synthesis/ breakdown. Deficiencies include nausea, depression, hallucinations

Question 5

Pantothenic acid

Answer 5

Metabolism and lipid synthesis/ breakdown. Deficiencies include Fatigue, rash

Question 6

B6

Answer 6

Protein Metabolism, benefits the central nervous system. It is involved in producing the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine, and in forming myelin. deficiencies include nausea and anemia

Question 7

Folate (DNA)

Answer 7

Folate is is needed to make red and white blood cells in the bone marrow, convert carbohydrates into energy, and produce DNA and RNA. Adequate folate intake is extremely important during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy, infancy, and adolescence.

Question 8

B12

Answer 8

folate metabolism; nerve function. Deficiencies incllude Pernicious anemia, macrocytic anemia, nerve damage

Question 9

Vitamin C

Answer 9

Synthesis of cell membranes and neurotransmitters. Deficiencies include Liver dysfunction.

Question 10

Antioxidants

Answer 10

C, E, A

Question 11

Immune Function

Answer 11

A B6 C D

Question 12

Growth

Answer 12

A D

Question 13

ATP creation

Answer 13

T, R, N, B, P, B6

Question 14

Amino acid/ Protein metabolism

Answer 14

B6 B12

Question 15

Healthy Blood

Answer 15

B6, B12, K

Question 16

Bone Health

Answer 16

A, C, D, K