Folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6 deficiencies are common in elderly people, renal patients, and those with malabsorption or low intake. Vitamin B12 deficiency is also found in strict vegetarians. Folate and B12 deficiencies can cause megaloblastic anemia, increased risk of neural tube defects, ...
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Most people know Vitamin D as being key to the formation of strong bones, but it is also a vital part of many other major body and organ functions. In fact, one biochemist in California, USA found Vitamin D pr...
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) is a constituent of CoA and fatty acid synthase. Deficiency is rarely seen, but when it does occur (usually in conjunction with other B vitamin deficiencies), it may present with dermatitis, hair loss, and GI upset. Vitamin B6 Solubility Water Source Cereals; so...
Most people know Vitamin D as being key to the formation of strong bones, but it is also a vital part of many other major body and organ functions. In fact, one biochemist in California, USA found Vitamin D present in 36 organ tissues of the body!
FunctionsCalcium and phosphate metabolism (see “Calcium homeostasis.”) ↑ Absorption of calcium and phosphate in the intestine ↑ Reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys Stimulation of bone mineralization and remodeling (at low vitamin D levels) Indirectly: through maintenance of serum calcium and...
Before we get there though, familiarize yourself with the various vitamins and minerals and why we need them in the first place. The importance of vitamins and minerals for child development Vitamins and minerals are organic compounds necessary for strong metabolic processes and bodily functions. Ea...
There are many biological processes occurring in a body that is important for growth, repair, and survival of the body. These processes can be the growth of new tissues, replication of cells and repair of cells and tissues, ...
Functions, types and characteristics of vitamins What are vitamins? Vitamins are a series of components that the body needs to function properly and that can not be synthesized, therefore, you must obtain them through the diet. A varied and healthy diet can provide all the necessary daily vitami...
Some of the vitamins serve only one function in the body, while other vitamins serve a variety of unrelated functions. Therefore, some vitamin deficiencies tend to result in one type of defect, while other deficiencies result in a variety of problems. Purpose People are treated with vitamins for...