vitamins

vitamins

organic molecules that assist enzymes in chemical reaction; direct organs to do specific functions

B vitamins

work with coenzymes of cellular respiration pathway or are involved in conversion and metabolism of energy nutrients so they can enter pathways

vitamin b1

metabolism of glucose and amino acids

dietary source of b1

nuts, seeds, whole grain cereals

vitamin b6

breakdown of organic nutrients

dietary sources of b6

whole grain cereals, bananas, cereals

vitamin b12

conversion of fats and proteins to enter cellular respiration pathways

dietary source of b12

dairy products, fish, poultry

biotin

transfer of carbon dioxide; fat and amino acid metabolism

niacin

component of NAD+ coenzyme (electron carrier)

pantothenic acid

used to make acetyl CoA (part of the prep reactions)

riboflavin

component of FAD coenzyme (electron carrier)

dietary sources of biotin

eggs, soybeans, butter

dietary source of niacin

poultry, beans, leafy green vegetables

dietary source of pantothenic acid

nuts, beans, leafy green vegetables

dietary sources of riboflavin

nuts, dairy products, whole grain cereals

vitamin b1, vitamin b6, vitamin b12, niacin, biotin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin

types of b vitamins