14.4 Vitamins: · Part 2

Yeast, Egg white, Milk, Liver kidney Co enzyme in the form of FMN (Flavin mono nucleotide)and FAD (Flavin adenine dinucleotide) in redox reactions Cheilosis (lesions of corner of mouth, lips and tongue) Vitamin B (Niacin) Cereals, Green leafy vegetables, Liver, Kidney Co enzyme in the form of NAD and NADP + in redox reactions. Pellagra (photo sensitive dermatitis) Vitamin B (Pantothenic acid) Mushroom, Avocado, Egg yolk, Sunflower oil Part of coenzyme A in carbohydrate protein and Fat metabolism Inadequate growth Vitamin B (Pyridoxine) Meat, Cereals, Milk, Whole grains, Egg. Co enzyme in amino acid metabolism, formation of Heme in Hemoglobin Convulsions Vitamin B (Biotin) Liver, kidney, Milk, Egg yolk, Vegetables, Grains Co enzyme in fatty acid Biosynthesis Depression, Hair loss, muscle pain. Vitamin B (Folic acid) Egg, Meat, Beet root, Leafy vegetables, Cereals, Yeast Nucleic acid synthesis, maturation of red blood cells Megaloblastic anaemia XII XII - - - - Vitamin Sources Functions Deficiency Disease Vitamin B (Cobalamin) Egg, Meat, Fish Co-enzyme in amino acid metabolism, Red blood cells maturation Pernicious Anaemia Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) Citrus fruits (Orange, Lemon etc…),Tomato, Amla, Leafy Vegetables Coenzyme in Antioxidant, building of collagen Scurvy (bleeding gums) Vitamin D Cholecalciferol(D3), Ergocalciferol (D2) Fish liver oil, Milk, Egg yolk, (exposure to sunlight) Absorption and maintenance of calcium Rickets (children), Osteomalacia (adults) Vitamin E (Tocopherols) Cotton seed oil, Sun flower oil, wheat germ oil, Vegetable oils Antioxidant muscular dystrophy (muscular weakness) and neurological dysfunction Vitamin K (Phylloquinone& Menaquinones) Green leafy vegetable, soybean oil, tomato Blood clotting Increased blood clotting time, Haemorrhagic diseases