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vitamins
vitamins and major functions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A (retinol) | night vision, cell growth and maintenance, health of skin and mucous membranes |
| B1 (thiamine) | carbohydrate, metabolism, heart, nerve and muscle function |
| B2 (riboflavin) | fat and protein, metabolism |
| B3 (niacin) | carbohydrate and fat metabolism |
| B6 (pyridoxine) | enzyme assistance in amino acid synthesis |
| B12 (cobalamins) | protein and fat metabolism, nerve cell maintenance, cell development |
| biotin | carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism |
| C (ascorbic acid) | immunity, iron absorption, structure of bones, muscle, and blood vessels |
| D (calciferol) | calcium absorption, bone and tooth structure, support of heart and nerve function |
| E | protection of cells from destruction, formation of blood cells |
| folate | maintenance of red blood cells, genetic material, development |
| K | normal blood clotting, bone growth |
| pantothenic acid | release of energy from carbohydrates and fats |