Water Soluble Vitamins Flashcards
Is a generic term used to refer to all compounds with biologic activity of ascorbic acid.
Vitamin C
Is synthesized from plant/fruit glucose as plants ripened.
Vitamin C
Absorbed in the Jejunum by sodium-dependent active transport system; simple diffusion at a lower rate.
Vitamin C
An important antioxidant protecting the body fron damaging oxidizing agents.
Vitamins C
Forms Collagen, the fibrous structural protein in connective tissue.
Vitamin C
A compound that participates in the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria.
Carnitine
Immune function effector
Vitamin C
Symptoms include swelling, infection, bleeding gums, and muscle pains.
Scurvy
Thiamine
Vitamin B1
Also known as antineuretic factor and anti-beriberi factor.
Vitamin B1
It is easily desteoyed by heat ot oxidation, especially in the presence of an alkali.
Vitamin B1
Stable in an acidic medium
Vitamin B1
Synthesize NADPH and Pentoses
Thiamine
Role in membrane and nerve conduction
Thiamine
Participates in two types of reactions: oxidative decarboxylation and transketolation
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Riboflavin or _____
Vitamin B2
Also known as Lactoflavin, hepatoflavin, ovoflavin, yellow enzymes and vitamin g.
Vitamin B2
It is not destroyed by acid, heat, and oxidation.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Unstable in the presence of alkali and light.
Vitamins B2 (Riboflavin)
Involvement in electron transport result in the conversion of electronic energy in the form of ATP.
Riboflavin
Other names include nicotinamide acid, niacinamided, and pellagra-preventive factor.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Known as Niacin
Vitamin B3
Releases energy from carbohydrate, lipid, and protein.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Acts as an electron acceptor in catabloic reactions involving the breakdown of carbs, fatty acids ketones
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Known as pantothenic acid
Vitamin B5
Known as pyridoxine
Vitamin B6
Destroyed in alkaline solutions by oxidation and ultraviolet light.
VITAMIN B6 (Pyridoxine)
Not destroyed by heat and acids.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
May alleviate premenstrual syndrome
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
May be beneficial against carpal tunnel syndrome
Vitamin B6 (pyrixodine)
Known as Folic acid
Vitamin B9
Easily oxidized by acid and is sensitive to light.
Vitamin B9 or Folic acid
Protect the heart from the damage of homocysteine which promoted blood clot.
Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)
May play a role against cancer of the breast and pancreas
Vitamin B9
Known as Cobalamin
Vitamin B12
Important in DNA synthesis and is needed for cell growth and division
Vitamin B12
Needed in the synthesis of Myelin.
Vitamin B12
Helps folate coenzyme to participate in DNA synthesis by converting folate to its active form.
Vitamin B12
Is characterized by dementia, diarrhea, dermatitis, and death. Early signs include muscular weakness, anorexia, indigestion, and eruptions.
Pellagra
Is characterized by photophobia, dimness of vision
Ariboflavinosis
A common form of thiamin deficiency associated with alcohol abuse.
Wernickle-korsakoff Syndrome
Characterized by anorexia, easy fatigability, numbness of the legs
Beriberi
