Water Soluble Vitamins Flashcards
What vitamins are water soluble
B vitamins
Vitamin C
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) function
Helps nervous system
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) sources
Bread
Pasta
Egg
Rice
Peas
Liver
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) problems too little
Tiredness
Weak muscles
Beri beri - muscle wastage
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) function
Repair of tissues
Energy release
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) sources
Milk
Egg
Cheese
Liver
Leafy greens
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) problems too little
Dry skin
Sore throat
Sores around mouth
Vitamin B3 (niacin) function
Energy release
Healthy nervous system
Healthy skin
Vitamin B3 (niacin) sources
Wheat
Nuts
Fish
Vitamin B3 (niacin) problems too little
Pellagra - disease causing fatigue and loss of memory
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) function
Helps nervous system
Helps make red blood cells
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) sources
Milk
Eggs
Fish
Meat
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) problem too little
Tiredness
Nerve damage