USABO Vitamins

What is B1 known as?

Thiamine

What is B2 known as?

Riboflavin

What is B3 known as?

Niacin

What is B5 known as?

Pantothenic Acid

What is B6 known as?

Pyridoxine

What is B7 known as?

Biotin

what is B9 known as?

folic acid

What is B12 known as?

Cobalamin

What is C known as?

What is A known as?

retinol

What is E known as?

tocopherol

What is K known as?

phylloquinone

What are some sources of B1?

Pork, legumes, peanuts, whole grains

What are some sources of B2?

Dairy products, meats, enriched grains, vegetables

What are some sources of B3?

Nuts, meats, grains

What are some sources of B5?

Meats, dairy products, whole grains, fruits, vegetables

What are some sources of B6?

Meats, vegetables, whole grains

What are some sources of B7?

Legumes, meats

What are some sources of B9?

Green vegetables, oranges, nuts, legumes, whole grains

What are some sources of B12?

Meats, eggs, dairy products

What are some sources of A?

Dark green and orange vegetables and fruits, dairy products

What are some sources of D?

Dairy products, egg yolk

What are some sources of E?

Vegetable oils, nuts, seeds

What are some sources of K?

Green vegetables, tea, colon bacteria

What are some major functions of B1?

Coenzyme used in removing CO2 from organic compounds

What are some major functions of B2?

Component of coenzymes FAD and FMN

What are some major functions of B3?

Component of Coenzymes NAD+ and NADP+

What are some major functions of B5?

Component of Coenzyme A

What are some major functions of B6?

Coenzyme used in amino acid metabolism

What are some major functions of B7?

Coenzyme in synthesis of fat, glycogen, and amino acids

What are some major functions of B9?

Coenzyme in nucleic acid and amino acid metabolism

What are some major functions of B12?

Production of nucleic acids and red blood cells

What are some major functions of C?

Used in collagen synthesis, antioxidant

What are some major functions of A?

Component of visual pigments, maintenance of epithelial tissues

What are some major functions of D?

Aids in absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus

What are some major functions of E?

Antioxidant, helps prevent damage to cell membranes

What are some major functions of K?

Important in blood clotting

What are some Symptoms of Deficiency for B1?

Beriberi

What are symptoms of Beriberi?

tingling, poor coordination, reduced heart function

What are some Symptoms of Deficiency for B2?

Skin lesions

What are some Symptoms of Deficiency for B3?

Skin and gastrointestinal lesions, delusions, confusion

What are some Symptoms of Deficiency for B5?

Fatigue, numbness, tingling of hands and feet

What are some Symptoms of Deficiency for B6?

Irritability, convulsions, muscular twitching, anemia

What are some Symptoms of Deficiency for B7?

Scaly skin inflammation, neuromuscular disorders

What are some Symptoms of Deficiency for B9?

Anemia, birth defects

What are some Symptoms of Deficiency for B12?

Anemia, numbness, loss of balance

What are some Symptoms of Deficiency for C?

Scurvy, delayed wound healing

What are some Symptoms of Deficiency for A?

Blindness, skin disorders, impaired immunity

What are some Symptoms of Deficiency for D?

Rickets (bone deformities) in childeren, bone softening in adults

What are some Symptoms of Deficiency for E?

Nervous system degeneration

What are some Symptoms of Deficiency for K?

Defective blood clotting