water soluble vitamins

• Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits, strawberries, tomatoes, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, kale, spinach, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, pineapple, kiwi fruit, papaya, mango, cranberry juice, orange juice.
• Deficiency symptoms include scurvy (bleeding gums, anemia)
• The RDA for Vitamin C is 90 mg/day for men and 75 mg/day for women
• Toxicity of Vitamin C can cause diarrhea if taken in excess
• Functions of Vitamin C are collagen synthesis, wound healing, immune function
• Biotin is involved in fatty acid synthesis and gluconeogenesis
• Thiamin is also known as Vitamin B1
• Thiamin is involved in carbohydrate metabolism
• Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed by the small intestine and excreted through urine
• Food sources of biotin include liver, egg yolk, yeast, nuts, legumes, whole grains, leafy vegetables
• Riboflavin is also known as Vitamin B2
• Deficiency symptoms of biotin include dermatitis, hair loss, depression, lethargy, muscle pain, impaired growth
• Niacin is also known as Vitamin B3
• RDA for Biotin is 30 micrograms per day
• Pantothenic Acid is also known as Vitamin B5
• Riboflavin is involved in energy production from food
• Niacin is also known as Nicotinic Acid or Niacinamide
• Biotin deficiency can be caused by malabsorption or excessive alcohol consumption
• Niacin is involved in energy production from food
• Pellagra is characterized by skin lesions (dermatitis), diarrhea, dementia, and death
• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
• Vitamin C deficiency can lead to scurvy, which causes weakness, fatigue, joint pain, skin lesions, and tooth decay.
• The RDA for Niacin is 14 mg/day for men and 13 mg/day for women
• Symptoms of Niacin Deficiency include Pellagra (dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia)
• Niacin is needed to convert glucose into ATP
• Vitamin C is also known as Ascorbic acid
• Folic Acid is also known as Folacin
• The RDA for Pantothenic acid is 6 mg/day
• The RDA for Vitamin C is 75 milligrams per day for women and 90 milligrams per day for men
• Vitamin C plays a role in iron absorption and immune function.
• Deficiencies in niacin are rare due to its presence in many foods
• Excessive intake of niacin may cause flushing, itching, nausea, vomiting, liver damage, and increased risk of bleeding
• Riboflavin is involved in energy metabolism and the production of red blood cells
• Deficiencies in riboflavin are rare but may cause cracks at the corners of the mouth, inflammation of the lining of the mouth, and light sensitivity
• Vitamin B6 is involved in the metabolism of amino acids and carbohydrates
• Vitamin B6 is required for the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine
• Deficiencies of Vitamin B6 are rare but may cause neurological symptoms such as confusion, irritability, and seizures
• Pyridoxine is also known as Vitamin B6
• Deficiencies of pantothenic acid are rare but can cause fatigue, insomnia, irritability, headache, depression, muscle weakness, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, dermatitis, and hair loss
• Pantothenic acid is involved in the synthesis of coenzyme A which is required for energy production from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins