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Vitamins: Functions and Deficiencies
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Function: Central component of coenzymes FAD and FMN. Deficiency Symptoms: Angular cheilitis, glossitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and photophobia.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Function: Synthesis of coenzyme A, necessary for fatty acid metabolism. Deficiency Symptoms: Rare, but can include fatigue, insomnia, and stomach pains.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Function: Coenzyme in energy metabolism. Deficiency Symptoms: Beriberi, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, muscle wasting, and impaired growth.
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
Function: Coenzyme in the synthesis of fat, glycogen, and amino acids. Deficiency Symptoms: Hair loss, dermatitis, and neurological symptoms.
Vitamin D
Function: Regulation of calcium and phosphate metabolism, bone health. Deficiency Symptoms: Rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults, and risk of osteoporosis.
Vitamin A
Function: Essential for vision, immune function, and skin health. Deficiency Symptoms: Night blindness, dry eyes, impaired immune function, and skin issues.
Vitamin E
Function: Antioxidant, protects cell membranes from damage. Deficiency Symptoms: Hemolytic anemia, neurologic problems, and immune impairment.
Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)
Function: DNA synthesis, repair, and methylation. Deficiency Symptoms: Megaloblastic anemia, birth defects, elevated homocysteine.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Function: Coenzyme in amino acid metabolism. Deficiency Symptoms: Anemia, peripheral neuropathy, seizures, and skin disorders.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Function: Antioxidant, collagen synthesis, immune support. Deficiency Symptoms: Scurvy, bleeding gums, bruising, and poor wound healing.
Vitamin K
Function: Essential for blood clotting and bone health. Deficiency Symptoms: Increased bleeding, hemorrhagic disease in newborns, and reduced bone density.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Function: Used to produce NAD and NADP, which are vital in cellular metabolism. Deficiency Symptoms: Pellagra, involving dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Function: Essential for nerve tissue health, brain function, and the production of red blood cells. Deficiency Symptoms: Megaloblastic anemia, memory loss, fatigue, and tingling in the limbs.
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