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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
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Antioxidant and cofactor of enzymes
Build and maintain strong tissues through its involvement in collagen synthesis Source: citrus fruits, red bell peppers and kiwis |
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Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
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Thiamin component of the coenzyme thiamin pyrophosphate which is involved in metabloc reactions that provide the body with energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate -- need for gastrointestinal tract, CNS and cardiovascular system
Sources: wheat germ, lean pork, beef, liver, whole or enriched grains and legumes |
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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
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Coenzyme required for macronutrient metabolism to produce adenosine triphosphate via the Krebs cycle
Source: milk |
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Niacin (Vitamin B3)
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Part of two coenzymes: metabolism of macronutrients
other coenzyme involved in DNA repair and steroid hormone synethesis Source: Meat, poultry, fish or enriched grain products Reaction: can cause reddened flush |
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Vitamin B6
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protein metabolism; involved in neurotransmitter synthesis
Source: grains, enriched cereals, liver and kidney |
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Folate
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Used as coenzyme TH4
TH4 participates in DNA synthesis and well as cell division To help prevent spina bifida and anencephaly Sources: green leafy vegetables, orange juice, dried beans and liver. |
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Cobalamin (Vitamin B12)
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coenzyme
Deficiency: malabsorbtion or inadequate intake Fatigue; anorexia and nausea Food Sources: Bound to protein in foods |
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Pantothenic Acid
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coenzyme involved in cellular metabolism
Source: found in all animal and plant cells |
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Biotin
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coenzyme for five carboxylase enzymes
Source: in all natural foods, but it is not equally absorbed from all of them; liver, cooked egg yolk, soy flour, cereals, meats, tomatoes and yeast. Wheat is not bioavailable |
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Choline
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Maintain structural integrity of cell membranes; also involved in lipid transport; homocysteine reduction and the neurotransmitter acethlcholine
Source: soybean products, milk, eggs, liver and peanuts |
