Water Soluble Vitamins Flashcards
Water Soluble Vitamins are:
Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, Vit. C
Vitamin B1
Thiamine
Vitamin B2
Riboflavin
Vitamin B3
Niacin
Vitamin B5
Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6
Pyridoxine
Vitamin B9
Folic acid
Vitamin C
Ascorbic acid
Deficiency in Vit B1
Beri beri
Deficiency in B2
Skin lesions
Deficiency in Vit. B3
Pellagra
Deficiency in Vit B5
Peripheral Neuritis
Deficiency in Vit. B9
Neural Tube Defect
Megaloblastic anemia
Deficiency in Vit. C
Scurvy
The word ________comes from a Sinhalese word meaning “extreme weakness,” as it can cause severe and even life-threatening symptoms.
Beri beri
What are the 2 types of Beri Beri
Wet beriberi
Dry beriberi
What kind of beriberi which mainly affects the cardiovascular system, causing poor circulation and fluid buildup in the tissues?
Wet beriberi
What beriberi which primarily affects the nervous system, leading to the degeneration of the nerves begins in the legs and arms and may lead to muscle atrophy and loss of reflexes?
Dry beriberi
What disorder that can lead to beriberi?
Alcoholism
Why there is 80% of people who use alcohol lead to thiamine deficiency?
Alcohol makes it more difficult for the body to process and absorb thiamine.
Can a baby experience the Vit B1 deficiency?
Yes, if the mother’s breast milk lack of Vit. B1.
Can deficiency in Vit. B1 passed down?
Yes, it called genetic beriberi. Where it makes difficult for the body to absorb vitamins from the food.
How to diagnose beriberi condition? What tests?
Urine test and blood test (as well as physical examination)
Vitamin B2 is chemically classified as a flavin from the Latin word flavus, meaning “yellow.” Why ?
Flavins are so-named because they quickly turn yellow in the presence of oxygen.
Most common symptoms of Vit. B2
Inflammation of the mouth, lips, throat and tongue.
Who are those in need of Vit. B2? Signs
Watery eyes, light sensitivity and anemia.
It can affect the skin by causing skin crack, itching, and dermatitis around the mouth
Vitamin B2 deficiency
How to detect riboflavin?
Measuring the rate of urinary excretion of riboflavin
It is a water-soluble and heat-stable vitamin that the body uses to metabolize fats, protein, and carbohydrates into glucose for energy. Act as an antioxidant for the proper function of the immune system, healthy skin, and hair.
Riboflavin
What condition that causes a dark, sometimes scaly rash to develop on skin areas exposed to sunlight; bright redness of the tongue; and constipation/diarrhea?
Pellagra
What form of niacin supplements must be take 40 mg OD?
Nicotinic acid / Nicotinamide
This is a condition in which there is an abnormally high concentration of fat or lipids in the blood (e.g., LDL “bad” cholesterol, triglycerides), and low levels of HDL “good” cholesterol.
Dyslipidemia
It helps enzymes to build and break down fatty acids as well as perform other metabolic functions, and acyl carrier protein, which is also involved in building fats.
Pantothenic acid
Its name from the Greek root pantos, meaning “everywhere,” because it is available in a wide variety of foods.
Pantothenic acid
The vitamin in supplement form shows the most promise for the treatment of pregnancy-induced nausea, but such use should only occur under the supervision of a physician.
Pyridoxine
It happens when the nerves that are located outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves) are damaged.
Peripheral Neuritis
It helps to create neurotransmitters, which are important chemical messengers in the brain. It also helps regulate energy use in the brain.
Pyridoxine
The body does not store this vitamin, so people need to get some from their diets each day.
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 test to detect deficiency
Blood test (with fasting of 10 - 12hr)
Pyridoxine supplement intake
1.5 mg daily
2 mg for adults
0.3 mg for infants
A condition arising from a lack of folate in the diet or poor absorption that produces less red blood cells, and larger in size than normal
Megaloblastic anemia
Signs of deficiency include tiredness, weakness, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and difficulty concentrating.
Deficiency in Vit B9
It is an essential B vitamin necessary for producing red and white blood cells in bone marrow, producing DNA and RNA, and transforming carbohydrates into energy.
Folate
It plays a role in controlling infections and healing wounds, and is a powerful antioxidant that can neutralize harmful free radicals.
Vitamin C
Fruits and vegetables are the best sources of this vitamin.
Vitamin C
The hallmark disease of severe vitamin C deficiency, displays symptoms resulting from loss of collagen that weakens connective tissues
Scurvy
It is a type of mineral salt derived from ascorbic acid that’s considered to be less acidic
Sodium ascorbate
