vitamins powerpoint

What are vitamins?

Organic molecules essential for survival; classified as water-soluble or fat-soluble.

What are water-soluble vitamins?

Vitamins that dissolve in water, travel easily in blood, excess excreted, low toxicity risk.

What are fat-soluble vitamins?

Vitamins that dissolve in fat, require dietary fat for transport, stored in fat tissue, higher toxicity risk.

What is the main function of B vitamins?

Energy production and metabolism.

What is Thiamin (B1) used for?

Energy production, nervous system function.

What happens during Thiamin deficiency?

Beriberi; fatigue, confusion, muscle weakness.

What is Riboflavin (B2) needed for?

Energy metabolism, electron transport.

What are signs of Riboflavin deficiency?

Cracked lips, sore throat, poor performance.

What is Niacin (B3) used for?

Energy production, lowers LDL and raises HDL cholesterol.

What is Pellagra?

Niacin deficiency disease (diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia).

What is Pantothenic acid (B5) used for?

Making coenzyme A (fat metabolism).

What is Pyridoxine (B6) needed for?

Glycogen metabolism, neurotransmitter production, hemoglobin synthesis.

What are signs of B6 toxicity?

Nerve damage and impaired movement.

What is Biotin used for?

DNA synthesis and energy production.

What is Folate (B9) needed for?

DNA synthesis, fetal development, red blood cell production.

What happens when Folate is deficient?

Neural tube defects, immune impairment.

What is Cobala