Vitamins!

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  • Created on: 23-02-18 13:06
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  • Vitamins!
    • B2
      • Function.
        • -Releases energy from proteins, carbs + fats.
        • -Transports + metabolites iron.
        • -Helps mucus + skin function.
      • Requirement.
        • -RDA = 1.6 Milligrams.
      • Sources.
        • -Milk
        • Eggs
        • -Cereal
        • -Liver
        • -Mushrooms
        • -Veg
      • Effect of Deficiency.
        • -Dryness of skin around the mouth.
        • -Painful tongue.
    • B3
      • Function.
        • -Releases energy from food.
        • -Helps skin + mucus membranes to function.
      • Requirement.
        • -RDA = 18 Milligrams.
      • Sources.
        • -Meat
        • -Wheat
        • -Maize flour
        • -Eggs.
        • -Yeast
        • -Amino Acids.
      • Effect of Deficiency.
        • -Pellagra: Sun sensitive skin.
          • -Can lead to dementia.
        • -Too much = itchiness + nausea.
    • B9
      • Function.
        • -Works with B12 to form red blood cells.
        • -Helps cell division + structure of the nervous system.
        • -development of spinal cord + skull in the embryo.
        • -Maintain amino acid levels.
      • Requirement.
        • -RDA = 4 Micrograms, but pregnant women need more.
      • Sources.
        • -Veg
        • -Brown Rice
        • -Peas
        • -Oranges
        • -Bananas
        • -Cereal
      • Effect of Deficiency.
        • -Megaloblastic Anaemia: Immature red blood cells impairing the maturation of bone marrow.
        • -Linked to insomnia, depression + forgetfulness.
    • B12
      • Function.
        • -Helps nervous system function.
        • -Helps form red blood cells + energy production.
      • Requirement.
        • -RDA = 6 Micrograms.
      • Sources.
        • -ALL foods of ANIMAL origin.
        • - Milk.
        • - Cheese.
        • -Eggs.
        • -Cereal.
      • Effect of Deficiency.
        • -Rare in younger people but not in vegans.
        • Can result in pernicious anemia + neurological damage.
    • C
      • Function.
        • -Antioxidant.
        • -Helps produce cologen which helps connective tissues + bones to function.
        • -Helps for healing.
        • -Helps blood vessels + neurological system to function.
      • Requirement.
        • -RDA = 75 Milligrams.
      • Sources.
        • -Fresh Fruit.
        • Potatoes.
        • -Veg
      • Effect of Deficiency.
        • -Scurvy.
          • -Fatigue, aching joints + muscles, bleeding gums + poor healing.

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