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Vitamins and Enzymes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Vit. A | Carrots, spinach, and milk helps with vision and immunity |
| Vit. D | Fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified milk products. Calcium absorption |
| Vit. C | Citrus, strawberries, and peppers. Immunity and collagen |
| Vit. K | Leafy greens, broccoli, and kale. Blood clotting |
| Vit. E | Nuts, seeds, and oils . Acts as an antioxidant |
| Vit. B1 Thiamine | Grains, pork, and beans . Aids in converting food into energy |
| Vit. B2 Riboflavin | Milk, eggs, and greens. Energy production by converting carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into ATP. |
| Vit. B3 Niacin | Meat, fish, and grains. Converting food into energy and maintaining a healthy nervous system, supporting digestive health, and keeping skin healthy. |
| Vit. B5 Pantothenic Acid | Meat, eggs, and whole grains. Converting food into energy, producing red blood cells, synthesizing cholesterol, and forming stress-related hormones |
| Vit. B6 Pyridoxine | Poultry, bananas, and potatoes. Aiding in amino acid metabolism, immune function, and brain health. |
| Vit. B7 Biotine | Eggs, nuts, and bananas. Acts a coenzyme for carboxylase enzymes and breaks down macronutrients. |
| Vit. B9 Folate | Leafy greens, beans, and citrus. Producing DNA/RNA, forming red blood cells, and promoting healthy cell division. |
| Somatostatin | An inhibitor, primarily regulating digestive processes by slowing down motility, decreasing blood flow, and suppressing the secretion of various hormones and enzymes. |
| Cholecystokinin | Released by cells in the duodenum upon detecting fat and protein. It acts to optimize digestion by stimulating pancreatic enzyme secretion and gallbladder contraction, slowing gastric emptying |
| Secretin | Neutralize stomach acid by stimulating the pancreas and bile ducts to release bicarbonate-rich fluid, while also inhibiting gastric acid secretion and slowing gastric emptying |