Water-soluble Vitamins Flashcards
B12
Cobalamin
Source - fish, meat, seafood, eggs, milk and dairy products
Function - cell development, nerve function
B1
Thiamine
Source - pork, whole grains, bread, cereal, legumes, seeds, nuts
Function - energy and nerve function
B2
Riboflavin
Comes from milk, dairy products, green leafy vegetables and whole grain
Function- metabolism, vision, skin health
B3
Niacin
Comes from meat, poultry, fish, bread, cereal, peanut butter, green leafy vegetables
Function - metabolism, digestive, nervous system function and health
B6
Pyridoxine
Comes from meat, fish, poultry, fruits, vegetables
Function - protein metabolism and red cell production
C
Ascorbic acid
Comes from citrus fruits, vegetables in cabbage family
Function - immunity, iron absorption, protein metabolism, antioxidant
Folic acid
Comes from green leafy vegetables, orange juice, seeds, legumes
Function - red blood cell production, liver health