VITAMINS B9, B1, B2, B3, and PYRIDOXINE Flashcards
● Important in synthesis of DNA and RNA, new cell formation, protein metabolism, and for normal growth
● Important in tissues that have rapid cell production and turnover.
● Required for the synthesis and breakdown of the amino acids.
vitamin B9
vitamin b9 RENI:
for older children (10-12 years) adolescents (13-18 years) and adults (19 years and
above
400 mcg/day
vitamin b9 RENI:
children 1-3 years
160-300 mcg/day
vitamin b9 RENI:
pregnant
600 mcg/day
vitamin b9 RENI:
lactation
500 mcg/day
- excessive intake may obscure and delay the diagnosis of Vitamin B12 deficiency
- May result in risk of progressive unrecognized neurologic damage, in addition to pernicious anemia.
vitamin b9 deficiency
Higher levels of folate have historically been seen to worsen ___ and ___ while masking low levels of vitamin B.
anemia and cognition
Excess folate intake is also known to have a controversial and complex dual role in ___
colorectal cancer
○ Helping cells convert carbohydrate into usable form of energy (glucose)
○ Providing fuel to the brain, heart, nerves, and other body cells
vitamin b1
○ Playing an important, but less understood role in regulating nerve transmissions.
○ Maintaining food appetite and good muscle tone especially for the GI tract.
vitamin b1
other name for vitamin b1
thiamin
- It is famously associated with improved memory and brain function
- morale vitamin
- antineuritic vitamin
- anti-beriberi factor
thiamin
vitamin b1 RENI:
men > 19
1.2 mg/day
vitamin b1 RENI:
women > 19
1.1 mg/day
vitamin b1 RENI:
pregnant
1.4 mg/day
vitamin b1 RENI:
lactation
1.5 mg/day
○ Inability to concentrate
○ Poor coordination
○ Irritability
○ Depression
○ Muscle weakness
mild vitamin b1 deficiency
○ Edema
○ Atrophy of leg muscles
○ Motor weakness
○ Peripheral nerve changes
○ Paralysis
○ Heart failure
major vitamin b1 deficiency
A disease caused by vitamin B1 deficiency, also known as thiamine deficiency
beriberi
● a water-soluble, yellow fluorescent compound
● It is essential to many steps in the metabolism of CHO, fats, and protein.
● Helps convert CHO into energy and is essential for cell growth, production of RBCs, and healthy skin and normal vision.
vitamin b2
other name for vitamin b2
riboflavin
It is necessary for:
○ building and maintaining body tissues
○ making red blood cells
○ helping the body protect itself from common skin and eye disorders
○ synthesizing corticosteroids
vitamin b2
___ is needed to release the body’s stored energy for use.
riboflavin
___ works with the other B vitamins and is essential for the activation and functioning of vitamins B6, folate, niacin, and vitamin K.
riboflavin