Vitamins Flashcards
1
Q
Fat soluble vitamins
A
A, D, E, K
2
Q
Vitamin A
A
=Retinol, beta-carotene
Retinal function, bone growth, healthy skin
3
Q
Vitamin B1
A
=thiamine
Energy, deficiency is Beri-beri
4
Q
Vitamin B2
A
=riboflavin
Energy, synthesis of fat and protein
5
Q
Vitamin B3
A
=niacin
lipid metabolism, fights cholesterol
6
Q
Vitamin B6
A
=pyridoxine
RBC synthesis, immune system
7
Q
Vitamin B9
A
=folic acid
RBC formation
8
Q
Vitamin B12
A
=cyanocobalamine
RBC formation
9
Q
Vitamin C
A
=ascorbic acid
collagen formation, tissue repair
10
Q
Vitamin D
A
=ergocalciferol or chloecalciferol
Absorption of calcium and phosphorus in bone/teeth
11
Q
Vitamin E
A
=tocopherols
Antioxidant
12
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Vitamine K
A
=phytonadione
Blood clotting
