BIOL 123 Unit 3 Vitamins and their functions

Thiamin (B1)

1.) Coenzyme for energy metobolism

2.) Nerve and muscle action

Riboflavin (B2)

1.) Coenzyme for energy metabolism

2.) Helps skin and vision health

Niacin (B3)

1.) Coenzyme in energy metabolism

2.) Nerve health

Biotin

1.) Coenzyme in energy metabolism

2.) break down fatty acids and amino acids

Pantothenic Acid

1.) Part of chemical structure of coenzyme A

2.) Metabolizes and synthesizes essential compounds

Pyriodoxine (B6)

1.) Amino acid metabolism

2.) Fatty acid metabolism

Folate (folic acid)

1.) Coenzyme in energy metabolism

2.) Synthesizes DNA

Vitamin B 12

1.) Maintains nerve cells

2.) Synthesizes DNA and RNA

Vitamin C

1.) Enhances iron absorption

2.) Assists in metabolism reactions

Vitamin A

1.) Vision

2.) Skin health

Vitamin D

1.) Acid in bone growth

2.) Defends against infectious diseases

Vitamin E

1.) Protects cells and their membranes

2.) Reduces risk of heart disease

Vitamin K

1.) Blood clotting

2.) Bone protein synthesis