Vitamin Types Sources Functions Effects of Deficiency RDA Properties C(ascorbic acid) - Blackcurrants Rosehip Strawberries Oranges Lemons Cabbage Tomatoes Potatoes Apples Pears Acts as an antioxidant ‚ prevents heart disease and cancer. Formation of collegen which unites cells as blood vessels‚ helps develop bones and teeth‚ helps white blood cells in fighting infections‚ prevents scurvy‚ necessary for the assimilation of non haem iron in the intestine. Scurvy rare in
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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be found in food but significant amounts of vitamin D can also be produced by the body. It can be obtained from sun exposure‚ food‚ and supplements are biologically inert and must undergo two hydroxylations in the body for activation. The two major forms of which are vitamins D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). This paper not only looks into the essential function of vitamin D on the subject of bone health‚ but also other non-calcemic
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October 14‚ 2011 Vitamin B12 Deficiency Vitamin B12 deficiency is also known as Cabalamin‚ it is a water-soluble vitamin that helps to maintain the healthy central nervous system and the formation of the red blood cells. Usually water soluble vitamins can’t be stored by the body. However‚ Vitamin B12 is a special kind of vitamin that can be stored in the liver for years. It is also needed to make the DNA material that exists in every cell. The average adult needs 2.4 microgram of vitamin B12 daily. Pregnant
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FDA Regulation of Vitamins & Dietary Supplements in the U.S Course: International Business Management BICG 9702 Instructor: Dr. Carmen Dima Date: December 4‚ 2012 Done By: Nolwazi Dhliwayo and Hasnain Akber Ali EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Vitamins and dietary supplements are non-drug and non-hormone based products that can be consumed orally in the form of pills‚ powders‚ liquids or intravenously by injection. Their function is to supplement the diet‚ affording consumer’s added nutritional
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INTRODUCTION What is collagen ? Collagen is a group of naturally occurring proteins found in animals‚ especially in the flesh and connective tissues of mammals. It is the main component of connective tissue‚ and is the most abundant protein in mammals. Collagen‚ in the form of elongated fibrils‚ is mostly found in fibrous tissues such as tendon‚ ligament and skin‚ and is also abundant in cornea‚ cartilage‚ bone‚ blood vessels‚ the gut‚ and intervertebral disc. Certain collagens found in skin
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Katrina M November 7‚ 2013 Osteomalacia Osteomalacia is a disease of the bones‚ caused by a Vitamin D deficiency. Because patients with this disease have bones that are soft‚ they are more likely to bow and fracture than stronger‚ healthier bones. This disease can occur in children‚ in which case it is called Rickets. Because Osteomalacia is caused by the lack of Vitamin D‚ easily accessible in our diets‚ it can be turned around and cured. Osteomalacia affects people of all ages‚ and
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Determination of Vitamin C by an Iodometric Titration Purpose: The goal of this lab is to determine the concentration of vitamin C in juices and Real Lemon. A redox titration‚ involving an iodometric method‚ will be used to do the analysis. The samples will be classified by their Vitamin C content. Introduction: Although most mammals can synthesize vitamin C‚ or ascorbic acid (C6H8O6)‚ from sugars‚ man must ingest considerable quantities of this substance. The National Academy of Sciences recommends
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10/27/15 Vitamin D Deficiency Regarding Muscles Vitamin D deficiency has been tied to mainly bone pathologies. Recent research shows that the effects of Vitamin D span further than just affecting bones and particularly cause muscle weakness. Vitamin D is responsible for aiding in the absorption of other minerals‚ such as calcium. Calcium is a key ligand in muscle contractions‚ thus‚ Vitamin D indirectly can effect muscle contractions. An article published in Nutrition Reviews‚ Vitamin D: an overview
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The benefits of vitamin E are now fairly well established. Out of a controversial past it has become clear that vitamin E plays important roles as an antioxidant‚ in your immune system‚ in preventing heart disease and even in helping prevent cancer. As if this wasn’t enough‚ the research continues into other beneficial effects that vitamin E may have. It’s not particularly easy to come by however meaning if you want to get all the benefits you probably should consider a supplement to your
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Brand Name & Punch Line INGREDIENTS Vitamin A Vitamin D3 Thiamin Mononitrate Riboflavin I.P Pyridoxine Hcl IP Mecobalamin Niacinamide Calcium Pantothenate IP (vitamin B5) vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) Vitamin E Biotin Magnesium Copper Zinc Molybdenum Selenium Chromium Lutein (10%) Folic acid Zeaxanthin QTY. 5000 IU 400 IU 5 MG 5 MG 1.5 MG 500 MCG 50 MG 10 MG 75 MG 25 mg 150 MCG 30 mg 0.55 mg 21 mg 11 mcg 37 mcg 32 mcg 6 mg 1.5 mg 300 mcg Composition PACK SIZE SALES PACK THERAPY PACK CASE
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