VITAMIN B
It is a complex product that is consume by us and ensures that body cell's are functioning properly. It also helps in synthesis of red blood cells [RBC].
It is classified under 8 categories :
A]. VITAMIN B1
B]. VITAMIN B2
C]. VITAMIN B3
D]. VITAMIN B5
E].VITAMIN B6
F].VITAMIN B7
G]. VITAMIN B 12
H]. FOLIC ACID
A]. VITAMIN B1 [ Thiamin]:-
- Thiamine was firstly discovered in 1897.
- It is a colorless, sulfur containing compounds whose formula is C12H17N4OS.
- It is a water soluble vitamins.
- These vitamins, are generally given to those people who are suffering from neuro disorder
- It is seen that malaise, weight loss, beriberi and irritability are the common case of lack of Vitamin B1.
- The lack of this vitamins can led to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome [SIDS] to infants.
- Lack of this vitamin led to weakness of muscles and also cardiovascular system such as Enlarged heart.
- FOOD sources of thiamin includes whole grains, meat, fish.
- It is generally considered as non-toxic i.e, it has no side effects during orally.
- But there are some rare cases where these show their side effects.
- Dairy products and fruits contains little amount of thiamine.
B]. VITAMIN B2 [ RIBOFLAVIN] :-
- These vitamins found in food and are used as a Dietary supplement.
- Like all other B vitamins, it is also water soluble.
- Riboflavin helps in converting carbohydrates into Adenosine Tri Phosphate [ ATP] .
- It is also necessary for maintaining a healthy Liver.
- It prevents the development of CATARACTS.
- Prolonged Riboflavin insufficiency leads to the degeneration of liver and nervous system.
- During pregnancies, the deficiency of theses disease leads to congenital disease or liver deformation.
- Food such as Fish, meat, chicken, beef, kidneys, and liver, Eggs, Dairy products are major source of enriched Vitamin B2 food.
- It leads to, typically a push or pull type pain in one part of head known as MIRAGE Headaches.
C].VITAMIN B3 [NIASIN] :-
- It is one the complex B vitamin required by our body.
- It is also of 3 types :-
a]. NICOTINIC ACID
b].NIACINAMIDE
c].NICOTINAMIDE
- These vitamins are taken for the treatment of CHOLESTROL.
- It helps in lowering Triglycerides [Fats].
- But these vitamins has side effects also, such as that it's high doses may result in the damage the liver, or gastrointestinal problems.
- It also plays a major role in producing certain hormones in Adrenal gland and clean liver.
- Several studies have classified that NIASIN helps in lowering the Low Density lipoproteins[LDP, BAD CHOLESTROL] and increasing the High Density Lipoproteins.[ HDP, GOOD CHOLESTROL].
- The normal RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE is different for different age group of persons.
- For men and women, the average RDA is 14-16 mg/ day according to NIH.
- The prominent food sources for these vitamins are :-
- Mushroon, green peas, beans, oats, wheat, barley, cheese milk etc.
- The most common disease is Pellagra which is show it's symptoms like diarrhea, dermatitis, thickening of the skins.
D]. VITAMIN B-5:-
- It is also known as PANTOTHENIC ACID.
- The main function of this vitamin is to synthesis Co-Enzyme A [ COA] and Acyl Carrier protein.
- The oral intake of this vitamin helps to treat deficiency of this Vitamin.
- Sometimes it resulted as harmful also :-
- Applying dexpanthenol acid similar to pantothenic acid does not seem to prevent skin irritation.
- However, there is no scientific evidence till now
- Following are the sources of this vitamins
- Brocolli, white and sweet potatoes, mushroom, nuts, beans, Lentils, etc.
- The Recommended Dietary Allowance of these vitamins is 5mg for person whose age is more than 14 years.
- In hair products, B5 can help add volume and sheen. It’s also said to improve the texture of hair that is damaged by styling or chemicals. One
study found that the application of a compound containing panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, could help stop thinning hair. However, it won’t make your hair grow back.
E].VITAMIN B6:-
- It is also known as pyridoxine.
- The B-Vitamins is widely famous all over the world, just because of it's disease prevention nature.
- It is mainly used for prevention and treatment of low levels of pyridoxine.
- It's consume, is important for keeping the nervous system as well as immune system healthy.
- It is found naturally in variety of plants and animals such as :-
- Poultry, Chickpeas, Salmon, Oats, Tuna etc.
- It's deficient generally occur, when the other vitamins like B12 or Folic acid are low in our body.
- Since, it is a water soluble molecules therefore so the unused amount of products should excrete through urine.
- It's symptoms are skin rashes, sore, glossy tongue.
- High doses of Vitamin B6 lead to toxicity such as leading people to lose control of their bodily movements.
F]. VITAMINS B7 [ BIOTIN]:-
- It is also known as VITAMIN H.
- It's function is to metabolize fats, carbohydrates, proteins and provide energy to our body.
- It is not synthesised by blood cells but it is produced by bacteria and it can be obtained from various foods.
- It is often recommended for strengthening hair and nails. Since it used for strengthening hair and nails, so it must be used in cosmetics products.
- Mild deficiency of this vitamin is often seen during PREGNANCY
- A case study in 1989 have been found that, Among 45 biotin using patient 91 % had harder and firmer nails after 5 months.
- However, there are not many good quality studies evaluating Biotin. Many of its proposed theory or facts/uses based on the weak evidences.
- This vitamin may help in reducing neuro-disorder for that person who have diabetes or undergoing transplantation of Kidney.
- These vitamin is not known to be toxic.
G]. VITAMINS B-12:-
- It's another name is COBALAMIN.
- It helps in releasing of energy, by helping the human body absorb called Folic acid.
- The production of RBC can be reduce due to decrease of Vitamin B-12 in our body.
- The main factor for cause of anemia is decrease/dropout of RBC.
- Lack of this vitamin symptoms are :-
- a pale yellow tinge to your skin.
- a sore and red tongue (glossitis)
- mouth ulcers.
- pins and needles (paraesthesia)
- This vitamin protect us from a type of anemia known as megaloblastic anemia.
- The National Institute of Health [ NIH], recommended that teens over 14 years should consume 2.4 mcg/ day.
- Best resources for COBALAMIN enrich food are :- Beef, Liver, Clams, Eggs, Dairy etc.
- Any side effects of this vitamin has not been observed till now .
- There are two steps required by body to absorb VITAMIN B 12
- Food in the stomach mix with Hydro Chloric Acid [HCl] to disassociate Proteins and Vitamins.
- Now these vitamins get attached by intrinsic factor[ a protein] and transform into absorbable substance, which then absorbed by body.
H]. FOLIC ACID :-
- It is commonly known as Folate or Vitamin B-9, because the folic acid is converted into folate for absorbing it.
- It helps our body produce and maintain new cells, and also prevents change in DNA, which may leads to cancer.
- Since 1998, it has been added to cereals, flour, breads, bakery, cookies as it is required by FEDERAL LAW.
- Foods that are naturally high in folate include leafy vegetables.
- This vitamins helps almost 85% people to recover from serious kidney disease which have high levels of homocysteine.
- Intake of Folic acid orally, does not do any harm.
- It is stores in the body, range between 10-30 mg. Out of which mostly are stored in our Liver, and few are stored in blood and tissues.
- The main form of folate in the body is called 5-methyltetrahydrofolate.
- DIETARY FOLATE EQUIVALENTS [DFE's] is the unit which is required to measure the absorbability of folate as well as folic acid.
- The recommended dietary allowances for this vitamin is following :
- Birth to 6 months: 65 mcg DFE
- Ages 7–12 months: 80 mcg DFE
- Ages 1–3: 150 mcg DFE
- Ages 4–8: 200 mcg DFE
- Ages 9–13: 300 mcg DFE
- Ages 14–18: 400 mcg DFE
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