VITAMINS (Quick A4 Notes)
Types:
• Fat soluble: A, D, E, K
• Water soluble: B-complex, C
Vitamin A (Retinol):
Function: Vision, healthy epithelial tissues
Deficiency: Night blindness, xerophthalmia, keratinization
Sources: Green vegetables, milk, butter, curd
Vitamin D (Calciferol):
Function: Absorption of calcium & phosphorus, healthy bones & teeth
Deficiency: Rickets, osteomalacia
Sources: Milk, cheese, egg yolk, sunlight
Vitamin E (Tocopherol):
Function: Antioxidant, maintains muscle health
Sources: Egg yolk, milk, cheese
Vitamin K (Phylloquinone):
Function: Blood clotting (prothrombin formation)
Sources: Green leafy vegetables
Water Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine):
Function: Carbohydrate metabolism, nerve function
Deficiency: Beri-beri (fatigue, nerve issues)
Sources: Yeast, rice, egg yolk
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin):
Function: Tissue growth, oxidation reactions
Deficiency: Angular stomatitis, dermatitis
Sources: Milk, egg yolk
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine):
Function: Protein metabolism, RBC & WBC formation
Deficiency: Rare
Sources: Cereals, egg yolk
