Vitamins

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Major dietary source of vitamin B1 (thymine)

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pork, legumes, peanuts, whole grains

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Major dietary source of niacin

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nuts, meats, grains

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Major dietary source of vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

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dairy products, meats, enriched grains, vegetables

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Major dietary source of vitamin B6 (pyroxidine)

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meats, vegetables, whole grains

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Major dietary source of pantothenic acid

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most foods: meats, dairy products, whole grains, etc.

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Major dietary source of folic acid (folacin)

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green vegetables, oranges, nuts, legumes, whole grain (also made by colon bacteria)

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Major dietary source of vitamin B12

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meats, eggs, dairy products

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Major dietary source of biotin

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legumes, other vegetables, meats

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Major dietary source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

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fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits, broccoli, cabbage, tomatoes, green peppers

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Major dietary source of vitamin A (retinol)

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provitamin A (beta carotene) in deep green and orange vegetables and fruits; retinol in dairy products

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Major dietary source of vitamin D

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dairy products, egg yolk (also made in human skin in presence of sunlight)

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Major dietary source of vitamin E (tocopherol)

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vegetable oils, nuts, seeds

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Major dietary source of vitamin K (phylloquinone)

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green vegetables, tea (also made by colon bacteria)

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Major body functions of vitamin B1 (thymine)

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coenzyme used in removing CO2 from organic compounds

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Major body functions of vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

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component of coenzymes FAD and FMN

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Major body functions of niacin

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component of coenzymes NAD+ and NADP+

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Major body functions of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

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coenzyme used in amino acid metabolism

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Major body functions of pantothenic acid

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component of coenzyme A

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Major body functions of folic acid (folacin)

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coenzyme in nucleic acid and amino acid metabolism

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Major body functions of vitamin B12

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coenzyme in nucleic acid metabolism; needed for maturation of red blood cells

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Major body functions of biotin

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coenzyme in synthesis of fat, glycogen, and amino acids

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Major body functions of vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

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used in collagen synthesis (e.g. for bone, cartilage, gums); antioxidant; aids in detoxification; improves iron absorption

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Major body functions of vitamin A (retinol)

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component of visual pigments; needed for maintenance of epitheial tissues; antioxidant; helps prevent damage to lipids of cell membranes

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Major body functions of vitamin D

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aids in absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus

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Major body functions of vitamin E (tocopherol)

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antioxidant; helps prevent damage to lipids of cell membranes

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Major body functions of vitamin K (phylloquinone)

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important in blood clotting

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Symptoms of deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine)

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beriberi (nerve disorders, emaciation, anemia)

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Symptoms of deficiency of vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

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skin lesions such as cracks at corners of mouth

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Symptoms of deficiency of niacin

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skin and gastrointestinal lesions, nervous disorders

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Symptoms of deficiency of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

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irritability, convulsions, muscular twitching, anemia

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Symptoms of deficiency of pantothenic acid

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fatigue, numbness, tingling of hands and feet

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Symptoms of deficiency of folic acid (folacin)

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anemia, gastrointestinal problems

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Symptoms of deficiency of vitamin B12

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anemia, nervous system disorders

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Symptoms of deficiency of biotin

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scaly skin inflammation, neuromuscular disorders

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Symptoms of deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

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scurvy (degeneration of skin, teeth, blood vessels), weakness, delayed wound healing, impaired immunity

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Symptoms of deficiency of vitamin A (retinol)

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vision problems; dry, scaling skin

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Symptoms of deficiency of vitamin D

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rickets (bone deformities) in children, bone softening in adult

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Symptoms of deficiency of vitamin E (tocopherol)

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none well documented in humans; possibly anemia

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Symptoms of deficiency of vitamin K (phylloquinone)

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defective blood clotting

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Symptoms of extreme excess of niacin

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flushing of face and hands, liver damage

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Symptoms of extreme excess of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

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unstable gait, numb feet, poor coordination

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Symptoms of extreme excess of folic acid (folacin)

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may mask deficiency of vitamin B12

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Symptoms of extreme excess of vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

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gastrointestinal upset

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Symptoms of extreme excess of vitamin A (retinol)

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headache, irritability, vomiting, hair loss, blurred vision, liver and bone damage

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Symptoms of extreme excess of vitamin K (phylloquinone)

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liver damage and anemia

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Thiamine

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Vitamin B1

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Riboflavin

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Vitamin B2

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Pyridoxine

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Vitamin B6

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Folacin

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Folic acid

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Ascorbic acid

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Vitamin C

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Retinol

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Vitamin A

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Tocopherol

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Vitamin E

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Phylloquinone

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Vitamin K