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Vitamins

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Vitamin
Function
Deficiency
Toxicity
Source
VITAMIN D -   Maintains Serum Calcium Concentrations by: Stimulationg GI absorption, Release of calcium from the bones, calcium reabsorption from the kidneys   Rickets in children-Malfunction of bone dvlpmt. Teeth decay & malformation, Osteomalacia (in adults) Bone softening, easy fractures, Muscles-involuntary twitching   Kidney stones, permanent Kidney damage, muscle/bone weakness, excessive bleeding, no appetite, headaches, thirst, calcification of soft tissue (blood vessels, kidneys, heart, lungs), death   By sunlight on the skin Liver, fatty fish, egg yolks, fortified milk, RTE cereals & margerine  
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VITAMIN E -   antioxidant to protect Vitamin A and protect cell membranes   Increased RBC hemolysis In infants: anemia, edema & skin lesions   Nontoxic high doses enhance action of anticoagulant meds   Vegetable oils, margarine, salad dressing, nuts, seeds, wheat germ, dark green vegies, whole grains, fortified cereals  
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VITAMIN K -   blood clotting proteins, bone protein that regulates blood calcium   Hemorrhaging   NONE   bacterial synthesis, green leafy veggies, liver, eggs, cabbage family veggies  
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VITAMIN B1 "THIAMIN"   Co enzyme energy metabolism promotes normal appetite and nervous system functioning   Beriberi - mental confusion, decrease in memory, fatigue, apathy, muscle weakness and wasting, painful calf muscles, anorexia, weight loss, edema, Enlarged heart, Sudden death from heart failure   NONE   whole grains, enriched breads and cereals, liver, nuts, wheat germ, pork, dried peas and beans  
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VITAMIN B2 "RIBOFLAVIN"   Coenzyme in energy metabolism, Aids in the conversion of tryptophan into niacin   Dermatitis, cheilosis, glossitis, photophobia, reddening of cornea   none   Milk, dairy products, whole grain, enriched breads/cereals, eggs, meat, green leafy veggies  
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VITAMIN B3 "NIACIN"   Coenzyme in energy metabolism, promotes normal nervous system functioning   Pellagra (the 4 D's) Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Dementia, Death if untreated   flushing, liver damage, gastric ulcers, low blood pressure, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting   all protein foods, whole grain and enriched breads & cereals  
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VITAMIN B6   coenzyme in amino acid and fatty acid metabolism. Helps covert tryptophan to niacin. Helps produce insulin, hemoglobin, myelin sheaths and antibodies   Dermatitis, cheilosis, glossitis, abnormal brain wave pattern, convulsions and anemia   depression, fatigue, irritability, headaches, sensory neuropathy characteristic   Meats, fish, poultry, fruits, green leafy veggies, whole grains, nuts, dried peas and beans  
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FOLATE   Coenzyme in DNA synthesis, therefor vital for new cell synthesis and transmission of inherited characteristics   Glossitis, diarrhea, macrogytic anemia, depression, mental confusion, fainting, fatigue   Too much can mask B12 deficiency   LEAFY VEGGIES, DRIED PEAS AND BEANS, SEEDS, LIVER, ORANGE JUICE, SOME FRUITS, BREADS, CERUEALS AND OTHER GRANIN ARE FORTIFIED WITH FOLIC ACID  
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VITAMIN B12   Coenzyme in the synthesis of new cells. Activates folate, maintains nerve cells, helps metabolize some fatty acids and amino acids   GI CHANGES: glossitis, anorexia, indigestion, recurring diarrhea or constipation & weight loss. MACROCYTIC ANEMIA: pallor, dyspnea, weakness, fatgue, and palpitations. NEUROLOGIC CHANGES: paresthesia of the hands and feet, decreased sense of position   NONE   Animal products: meat, fish, poultry, shellfish, milk dairy products, eggs, some fortified foods  
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PANTOTHENIC ACID   part of coenzyme A used in energy metabolism   Rare, general failure of all body systems   NONE large doses may cause diarrhea.   Widespread in foods, meat, poultry and fish, grain cereals and dried peas and beans  
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BIOTIN   Coenzyme in energy metabolism, fatty acid synthesis, amino acid metabolism and glycogen formation   Rare: anorexia, fatigue, depression dry skin heart abnormalities   NONE   Eggs, liver, milk dark green veggies  
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VITAMIN C   collagen synthesis, antioxidant, promotes iron absorption, metabolizes amino acids, thyroxin synthesis, immune system functioning   bleeding gums, pinpoint hemorrhages under the skin. SCURVY: hemorrhaging, muscle degeneration, skin changes, delayed wound healing, soft bones, easy fractures, soft loose teeth, anemia, Susceptible to infection, hysteria and depression   Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, headache, insomnia, fatigue, hot flashes, aggravation of gout symptoms   Citrus fruits and juices, red and green peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe, kiwifruit, mustard greens, strawberries, tomatoes  
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VITAMIN A - "RETINOL"   Enables eyes to function in dim light, development of bones, teeth, mucosal devlpmnt for healthy skin, membranes, hair, gums & glands, immune function   night blindness, bone growth cease, bone shape change, teeth enamel crack & decay, SKIN-dry, scaly, rough & cracked. MUCOUS membranes cells flatten and harden. EYES-dry, hardening of cornea causing blindness, SALIVA-decreased-difficulty chewing, swallowin   headache, vomiting, double vision, hair loss, bone abnormalities, liver damage, birth defects during pregnancy   Found in Liver, milk, butter, cheese, cream, egg yolk, fortified milk & cereals / Beta-carotene:Green leafy vegs, broccoli, carrots, peaches, pumpkin, red peppers, sweet potatoes, squash, mango, watermelon, apricots, cateloupe  
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