Vitamins

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Critical Reading ByTyler Momani

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HPT Axis Team 12

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Plagiarism

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UNIT 2: Metabolic Process

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Floating topic

used to digest and extract energy from the foods we eat by turning nutrients into usable energy

Without high enough levels of thiamine, the molecules found in carbohydrates and proteins cannot be properly used by the body to carry out various important functions.

if we do not take enough of any kind of vitamins, certain conditions may result

Vitamins

Vitamin B5

fatigue, depression, irritability, insomnia, stomach pains, vomiting, burning feet, upper respiratory infections, muscle cramps

Broccoli, lentils, split peas, avocado, whole wheat, mushrooms, sweet potato, sunflower seeds, cauliflower, green leafy vegetables, eggs, squash, strawberries, liver

Benefits

improves cardiovascular health, synthesizes cholesterol, metabolizes food into energy, maintains healthy nerve function, improves mental performance, helps control the body’s stress response

Like the other B-vitamins, vitamin b5 plays a role in energy metabolism, acting as a coenzyme to energy-producing chemical reactions.

It plays a role in the synthesis of fat, hormones, and carbohydrates that we take in from the foods we eat, turning them into usable energy that the body uses in many ways.

Important Roles

converting nutrients from food into energy, balancing blood sugar, reducing bad cholesterol, lowering high blood pressure, preventing nerve damage and pain, and preventing heart failure

a water-soluble vitamin that is found in all living cells within the body

also known as pantothenic acid

Vitamin B3

dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and stomatitis.

Mushrooms, asparagus, peanuts, brown rice, corn, green leafy vegetables, sweet potato, potato, lentil, barley, carrots, almonds, celery, turnips, peaches, chicken meat, tuna, salmon

onsidered an important treatment option for helping to reduce dangerously high cholesterol levels, lowers cardiovascular disease risk, can help treat diabetes, maintains skin health, supports proper brain function and helps with joint mobility and to treat arthritis

an important water-soluble vitamin that has been studied extensively and shows positive results treating a wide range of many commonly occurring health problems

also known as niacin and niacinamide

Vitamin B2

Meat and organ meat, dairy products especially cheeses, eggs, green leafy vegetables, beans and legumes, certain nuts and seeds

nerve damage, mouth or lip sores or cracks, skin inflammation and skin disorders, especially around the nose and face, inflamed mouth and tongue, and changes in mood, such as increased anxiety and signs of depression

All B vitamins are used to help digest and extract energy from the foods you eat

must be obtained through a healthy diet and replenished often, ideally every day, in order to avoid a riboflavin deficiency

Vitamin B2 is needed for the functioning of every single cell within your body, and a riboflavin deficiency or lack of B vitamins in your diet can create a number of serious side effects

used in combination with other B vitamins, which make up the “B Vitamin Complex”. In fact B2 must be present in high enough amounts in the body to allow other B vitamins including B6 and folic acid to properly do their jobs

a water soluble vitamin like all B vitamins

responsible for maintaining healthy blood cells, helping to boost energy levels, facilitating in a healthy metabolism, preventing free radical damage, contributing to growth, protecting skin and eye health, and even more

an important vitamin that also acts as an antioxidant within the body

Vitamin B1

burning feet, weakness in extremities, rapid heart rate, swelling, anorexia, nausea, fatigue, and gastrointestinal problems

can cause weakness,chronic fatigue, heart complications, psychosis, and nerve damage

yeasts, certain whole grains, beans,nuts and meat

a water-soluble vitamin and is used in nearly every cell in the body

especially important for supporting energy levels and a healthy metabolism

a coenzyme used by the body to metabolize food for energy and to maintain proper heart and nerve function

also known as thiamine

Vitamin A

Symptoms of Deficiency

poor eye health, premature skin damage and respiratory problems.

Sources

eggs, milk, liver, carrots, yellow or orange vegetables such as squash, spinach, and other leafy green vegetables

essential for normal vision, as well as proper bone growth, healthy skin, and protection of the mucous membranes of the digestive, respiratory, and urinary tracts against infection

protects eye health, provides immune support, fights inflammation

powerful antioxidant

responsible for building strong bones, maintaining healthy clear skin, facilitating cell differentiation, and supporting immune function

involved in reducing inflammation through fighting free radical damage

consuming a diet high in antioxidants is a way to naturally slow aging

fat-soluble vitamin

essential for normal metabolism

required in small quantities in our diet and are present in natural foods

Organic compounds which means it contains carbon and are essential for normal growth