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Water soluble vitaminsThiamine vitamin B1
Thiamine is widely distributed in a large variety of animal and vegetable source .
Help the body burn nutrient to release energy.
Function Coenzyme many of which are
involved in the release of energy from carbohydrate, protein and fats
Deficiency Gastrointestinal symptoms such
as loss of appetite and vomitingBeriberiCardiovascular system ex. Heart diseaseFood source of thiamine meat, poultry and fishliver
Riboflavin vitamin B2
Riboflavin is found in small amount in wide variety of animal and vegetables food source and helps the body to burn nutrient to release energy.
Function 1. Cell respiration 2. Release of energy from
carbohydrate, protein and fats.
source of riboflavinMilkEggsLiver, meat and fishGreen leavesLegumesNote. Riboflavin is destroyed by
daylight
DeficiencyCracking of lips ( angular
stomatitis)Swelling of tongue ( glossitis)Failure of grow in children Eye and visual disturbanceConjunctivitis ( scaling dermatitis
affacting nasolabial fold.)
Niacin vitamin B3
Niacin is water soluble vitamin therefore it has been identified two forms niacin ( nicotinic acid )and niacinamide (nicotinamide)
Function functions as part of a group of enzymes
called flavoproteins which are involved in 1. Cell respiration2. Metabolism of carbohydrate, protein
and fat synthesis ( the vitamin activity of niacin riboflavin is closely related)
Deficiency
niacin deficiency is known as pellagra and is characterised by the three Ds
1. Dermatitis 2. Diarrhoea 3. Dementia (rare)Early symptoms include: loss of
appetite, indigestion , weakness, anaemia and glossitis
Source of niacinThe best source are liver, meat and fishGroundnuts milk wholemeal wheat and milletMaize and sorghum are not good
source of naicin.
Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 occurs naturally in food in three
forms. Pyridoxin, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine. function functions as coenzyme for many different
enzymes involved inSynthesis and metabolism of proteins such as
serotonin and gamma butric acid; synthesis of niacin from tryptophan; and the formation and growth of red blood cells including haemoglobin.
Release of energy from carbohydrate and fat.
Deficiency Clinical symptoms of deficiency are not
specific but may include.Central nervous system disturbances such
as irritability, mental depression , convulsive seizures, abnormal brain pattern, and conduction of nerve impulses.
Dermatitis, similar to that seen i pellagraSideroblastic anaemia is responsive to
vitamin B6Immune deficiencyRenal calculi.
Folacin (folic acid) functions as coenzyme in the transfer
of carbon molecules to various compounds in the synthesis of key material as
A) Purines thymine involved in DNA synthesis
B) Haemoglobin C) Choline2. Involved in the metabolism of protein
and fat( function are closely, linked with those of vitamin B6.
DeficiencyCharacteristic and early result of
deficiency is macrocytic anaemia in which the red blood cells are abnormally large.
1. Small intestine defects result in mal absorption and deficiency of other nutrients.
2. White blood cells and platelets or during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy.
3. Neural tube defects, Megaloblastic Anemia
Food sourceLiver and kidneyFresh vegetables particularly green
leavesFishBeans and groundnutsWholegrain cereals
Note : unfortunately, much folate is destroyed when foods are stored or cooked for a long time.
Vitamin B12Function as a coenzyme in protein
metabolism such as the synthesis of nucleic acids e.g. DNA and RNA.
A) Bone marrow, where the red blood cells are formed.
B) Nerve tissue, where vitamin B12 is involved in the breakdown of certain fats.
2. Vitamin B12 acts indirectly on red blood cell formation through the activation of folacin coenzymes.
DeficiencyCharacteristic result of deficiency
is1. Pernicious anaemia ( macrocytic
anaemia)2. Neurological disturbances
Pantothenic acidFunction as a coenzyme 1. Energy release from the metabolism
of carbohydrate, protein and fats2. Synthesis of amino acids, fatty acids
sterols ( such as cholesterol ), steroid hormones and vitamin D
3. Formation of red blood cells haemoglobin
4. Formation of acetycholine ( neurotransmitter).
deficiencyClinical signs of deficiency 1. Personal changes2. Irritability, restlessness3. Fatigue
Toxicity Toxicity is low.
BiotinFunction as a coenzyme in 1. The fixation of a CO2 into
organic molecules.2. Linking the metabolism of
carbohydrate and fat3. Formation of glucose and fatty
acids in the body.4. May be involved in the
metabolism of vitamin B12.
Deficiency Symptoms includeLethargy Loss of appetiteNausea Vomiting glossititsMental depression Dermatitis Muscle painHypetcholesterolemia