Biology (Vitamin 1) Flashcards
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) - Sources
Meat, fish, whole grains, beans, lentils, and peas
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) - Effects of Deficiency
Beri-beri, Muscle cramps
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) - Sources
Meat, dairy, eggs, vegetables, and fortified foods
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) - Effects of Deficiency
Dry and cracked skin, Mouth sores, Inflammation of tongue and lips
Vitamin B3 (Niacin or Nicotinic Acid) - Sources
Meat, fish, poultry, beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains
Vitamin B3 (Niacin or Nicotinic Acid) - Effects of Deficiency
Pellagra (inflammation of skin, mental disturbance, and diarrhea)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) - Sources
Meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, vegetables, and whole grains
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) - Effects of Deficiency
Grey hair, Low immunity
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) - Sources
Fish, meat, poultry, vegetables, and fruits
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) - Effects of Deficiency
Stunted growth, Fatigue, Anaemia, Diarrhea
Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) - Sources
Leafy greens, citrus fruits, eggs, and legumes
Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) - Effects of Deficiency
Miscarriage, Spina bifida, Cleft lip, Limb defects among babies
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) - Sources
Animal products and fortified foods
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) - Effects of Deficiency
Pernicious anaemia (severe anaemia)
Vitamin H (Biotin) - Sources
Eggs, legumes, nuts, and whole grains
Vitamin H (Biotin) - Effects of Deficiency
Dry and scaly skin, Fatigue, Nausea and vomiting, Mental depression
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) - Sources
Many fruits, vegetables, and juices
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) - Effects of Deficiency
Scurvy (bleeding gums and bruised skin), Low resistance to infections
