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vitamins
Comp 19, examples of water soluble vitamins
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| B1 | thiamine; carbohydrate metabolism |
| B2 | riboflavin; macronutrient metabolism |
| B3 | nicotinic acid; lipid metabolism |
| B5 | pantothenic acid; it's necessary for making blood cells, and it helps you convert the food you eat into energy |
| B6 | pyridoxine; amino acid metabolism; important to keep our brains and nervous system functioning; *your body cannot produce vitamin B6, so you must obtain it from foods or supplements |
| B9 | folic acid; red blood cell formation |
| B12 | cyanocobalamin; also involved in the formation of red blood cells |
| biotin | also known as vitamin H; your body needs biotin to help convert certain nutrients into energy, also plays an important role in the health of your hair, skin, and nails. |
| Vitamin C | ascorbic acid; is necessary for the growth, development and repair of all body tissues - prevents scurvy, promotes wound healing, and anti-inflammatory ability |