Tag: Vitamin B complex
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Folate (folic acid)- Vitamin B9
Folate is the natural form of vitamin B9, water-soluble and naturally found in many foods. It has also added to foods and sold as a supplement in the form of folic acid. This form is better absorbed than that from food sources—85% vs. 50%, respectively. It helps to form DNA and RNA and is also […]
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Biotin – Vitamin B7
Biotin or B7 is a water-soluble B vitamin found naturally in some foods and also in supplements. It plays a vital role in assisting enzymes to break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins in food. It also helps to regulate signals sent by cells and the activity of genes. The function of Biotin Biotin metabolizes carbohydrates, fats, and […]
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Vitamin B6 or Pyridoxine
Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine is a water-soluble vitamin found naturally in many foods. It is also added to foods and supplements. Pyridoxal 5’ phosphate (PLP) is the active coenzyme form and most common measure of B6 blood levels in the body. PLP is a coenzyme that assists more than 100 enzymes to perform various functions. […]
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Pantothenic acid – Vitamin B5
Pantothenic acid is naturally present in foods, added to foods and available as a supplement. It is used to make coenzyme A (CoA). Coenzyme A (CIA) is a chemical compound that helps enzymes to build and break down fatty acids as well as perform other metabolic functions. Vitamin B5 is also used to make the […]
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Niacin – Vitamin B3
Niacin – vitamin B3, is a water-soluble B vitamin found naturally in some foods, added to foods, and sold as a supplement. It comes third in the list of vitamin B complexes. The two most common forms of niacin in food and supplements are nicotinic acid and nicotinamide. The body can also convert tryptophan—an amino acid—to nicotinamide. […]
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Riboflavin or Vitamin B2
Riboflavin or Vitamin B2 is naturally present in foods, added to foods and available as a supplement. It comes second in the list of vitamin B complexes. Bacteria in the gut can produce small amounts of riboflavin, but not enough to meet dietary needs. Riboflavin is a main component of coenzyme. It involved the growth […]
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Vitamin B1- Thiamine
Vitamin B1 – thiamine | the function of thiamine , Deficiency of vitamin B1 , soureces and recommend dosage of thiamine |