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Thiamine
Coenzyme used in removing CO2 from organic compounds
Beriberi (nervous disorder, fatigue) |
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Riboflavin
Component of coenzymes FAD and FMN
Skin lesions (including cracks at corner of mouth) |
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Niacin
Component of coenzymes NAD+ and NADP+
Skin and gastrointestinal lesions, nervous disorders
Liver damage |
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Pyridoxine
Coenzyme used in amino acid metabolism
Irritability, convulsions, muscular twitching, anemia
Unstable gait, numb feet, poor coordination |
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Pantothenic acid
Component of coenzyme A
Fatigue, numbness, tingling of hands and feet |
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Folate
Coenzyme in nucleic acid and amino acid metabolism
Anemia, birth defects
May mask deficiency of vitamin B12 |
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Cobalamin
Coenzyme in nucleic acid metabolism, maturation of red blood cells
Anemia, nervous system disorders |
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Biotin
Coenzyme in synthesis of fat, glycogen, and amino acids
Scaly skin inflammation, neuromuscular disorders |
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Ascorbic acid
Collagen synthesis, antioxidant, detoxification, iron absorption
Scurvy, weakness, delayed wound healing, impaired immunity
Gastrointestinal upset |
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Retinol
Component of visual pigments, maintenence of epithelial tissues, antioxidant, helps prevent damage to cell membrane
Blindness, increased death rate
Headache, irritability, vomiting, hair loss, blurred vision, liver and bone damage |
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Calciferol
Absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus, promote bone growth
Rickets in children, bone softening in adults
Brain, cardiovascular, and kidney damage |
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Tocopherol
Antioxidant, helps prevent damage to cell membranes
Degeneration of nervous system |
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Phylloquinone
Important in blood clotting
Defective blood clotting
Liver damage, anemia |
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