Vitamins and Their Major Functions Flashcards
B1 thiamine (water-soluble)
Coenzyme, energy metabolism assistance
B2 riboflavin (water soluble)
Coenzyme, energy metabolism assistance
B3 niacin (water soluble
Coenzyme, energy metabolism assistance
B5 pantothenic acid (water soluble)
Coenzyme, energy metabolism assistance
B6 pyroxidine (water soluble)
Coenzyme, amino acid synthesis assistance
Biotin (water soluble)
Coenzyme
Folate (water soluble
Coenzyme, essential for growth
B12 cobalamin
Coenzyme, red blood cell synthesis
C (water soluble)
Collagen synthesis, antioxidant
A (fat soluble)
Vision, reproduction, immune system function
D (fat soluble)
Bone and teeth health maintenance, immune system function
E (fat soluble)
Antioxidant, cell membrane protection
K (fat soluble)
Bone and teeth health maintenance, blood clotting