Unit 4 Dietary Supplements Flashcards
Vitamin A
Other Names: retinol, Beta-carotene
Uses: Bone growth and night vision
Fat-Soluble
Vitamin D
Other Names: D2 = ergocalciferol, D3 = Cholecalciferol
Uses: Bone and teeth development, as well as calcium absorbtion from stomach
Fat-Soluble
Vitamin E
Other Names: tocopherol
Uses: Muscle development and red blood cell health
Fat-Soluble
Vitamin K
Other Names: Other Names: Phytonadione
Uses: Healthy blood clotting, Reverses effects of warfarin
Fat-Soluble
What are Fat-Soluble Vitamins?
Are dissolved in fat, so absorbed into the body better when takin with fat-containing foods.
Can lead to overdoses if too much is taken.
What are the fat soluble vitamins?
A, D, E, K
Vitamin B1
Other Names: Thiamine
Water-soluble
Vitamin B2
Other Names: Riboflavin
Water-soluble
Vitamin B3
Other Names: Niacin
Uses: Used for raising good cholesterol and lowering bad
Water-Soluble
Vitamin B5
Other Names: Pantothenic acid
Water-soluble
Vitamin B6
Other Names: pyridoxine
Water-soluble
Vitamin B7
Other Names: biotin
Water-soluble
Vitamin B9
Other Names: folic acid
Uses: Used to prevent nervous system birth defects in unborn babies
Water-soluble
Vitamin B12
Other Names: Cyanocobalamin
Uses: Used to treat certain forms of nerve pain, and some types of B12-deficient anemias
Water-soluble
Vitamin C
Other Names: Ascorbic acid
Uses: helping heal wounds, prevention of teeth cavities, antioxidant. Overdose can cause severe diarrhea
Water-soluble
