All About Vitamins Functions, Sources, Deficiencies And Sample Questions
What is Vitamin
Vitamins are organic compounds required in small amounts for essential metabolic processes in the body. They are not synthesized in sufficient quantities by the body (except Vitamin D in some cases) and must be obtained through the diet.
Vitamins are classified into two categories based on solubility
- Fat Soluble Vitamins
- Water Soluble Vitamins
Fat Soluble Vitamins are A D E K Store in the liver and fat. Excess intake may lead to toxicity.
Water Soluble Vitamins are Vitamin-B all group and Vitamin-C not store in large amounts, reduced by urine.
Discovered By Vitamin in 1912 and term of “Vitamin” Casimir Funk.
Frederick Gowland Hopkins– Contributions to the Vitamin. His work was the Noble prize ion1929.
The Study of Vitamins is referred to as Vitaminology.
Vitamin and their Chemical Name
| Vitamin | Chemical Name |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | Retinol, Beta-Carotene |
| Vitamin B1 | Thiamine |
| Vitamin B2 | Riboflavin |
| Vitamin B3 | Niacin |
| Vitamin B5 | Pantothenic Acid |
| Vitamin B6 | Pyridoxine |
| Vitamin B7 | Biotin |
| Vitamin B9 | Folic Acid |
| Vitamin B12 | Cyanocobalamin |
| Vitamin C | Ascorbic Acid |
| Vitamin D | Calciferol |
| Vitamin E | Tocopherol |
| Vitamin K | Phylloquinone, Menaquinone |
Sources of vitamin
| Vitamin | Food Sources |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | Carrots, Liver, Eggs, Milk, Mangoes |
| Vitamin B1 | Whole Grains, Nuts, Pork |
| Vitamin B2 | Green Vegetable, Eggs, Dairy |
| Vitamin B3 | Fish, Grains, Meat, Peanuts |
| Vitamin B5 | Whole Grains, Avocados, Chicken |
| Vitamin B6 | Fish, Bananas, Potatoes |
| Vitamin B7 | Nuts, Seeds, Sweet Potatoes, Eggs |
| Vitamin B9 | Leafy Greens, Beans, Citrus Fruits |
| Vitamin B12 | Meat, Dairy, Fish |
| Vitamin C | Oranges, Strawberries, Bell Peppers |
| Vitamin D | Sun Light, Eggs Yolk, Fish |
| Vitamin E | Seeds, Vegetable Oils, Green Vegetable, Nuts |
| Vitamin K | Broccoli, Liver, Fermented Foods, Spinach |
Vitamin Deficiency
| Vitamin | Deficiency Effects |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | Dry Eyes, Rough Skin, Night Blindness, Vision Loss |
| Vitamin B1 | |
| Vitamin B2 | |
| Vitamin B3 | |
| Vitamin B5 | |
| Vitamin B6 | |
| Vitamin B7 | |
| Vitamin B9 | |
| Vitamin B12 | Neurology Issue, Anemia |
| Vitamin C | Scurvy ( Gum Bleeding, Fatigue, Joint Swelling) |
| Vitamin D | Soft Bones, Rickets |
| Vitamin E | Vision Problem, Muscle Weakness |
| Vitamin K | Poor Clotting, Excessive Bleedind |
Sample Questions
The anti-cancer vitamin is called vitamin A.
The anti-infection vitamin is called vitamin A.
The anti-disease vitamin is called vitamin A.
Deficiency of Vitamin-A Cause Night Blindness.
Beri-Beri Disease is caused by deficiency of vitamin B
Anemia disease is caused due to deficiency of VitaminB12
Biotin (Vitamin B7) is one of the most for Hair Growth.
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