PPT-Vitamins and Their Functions

Fat Soluble Vitamins K A D E Dissolve in Fat The body stores them but they can be toxic in excessive amounts Water soluble vitamins B C Dissolve in Water The body uses what it needs and then excretes the rest therefore they do not become toxic. Vitamin A. A. Fat soluble. , carotene converts to vitamin A for . vision, growth, nerves. Liver, yellow fruits and vegetables, oranges, pears, broccoli. Night blindness, poor eye sight, poor skin and hair. • Vitamins are essential for life. • Vitamins are needed in small amounts. • Vitamins do not provide energy. • . Vitamins have to be supplied by . foods. History. Vitamins and Minerals. Sodium:. Functions. Fluid and electrolyte balance. .. Associated with blood pressure and pH balance . in the body.. Required for nerve impulse transmission. .. Assists in the transport of certain nutrients . Water-Soluble Vitamins. Dissolve in water. Cannot be stored in body for later use. Important to continually get these vitamins. Taking too much water-soluble vitamins can cause kidneys to work too hard to remove excess vitamins. Objective:. The objective of this experiment is separate vitamins A and C through an extraction and to confirm the separation using NMR.. Chemicals. . Retinol (Vitamin A). Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). . Dr. Amani . Aliwi. . Alrasheedi. . Assoc. Prof. . Food & Nutrition Department. KAU. Definition and Characteristics. Vitamins are . carbon-containing compounds (organic) . that regulate a wide range of body processes.. organic. compounds. Required in . small amounts. Functions. :. Regulate Metabolism. Help convert the . 3. . Organic Energy Yielding Nutrients. into ATP. Promote Growth and Reproduction. Deficiencies can result in serious illnesses.. Protein. Caffeine. Creatine. Products. VITAMINS AND MINERALS. Vitamins . and minerals are organic compounds found in high concentrations in fruit and vegetables. Though they are all needed for proper bodily function, there are a few that are important for performance.. A. –Eyesight (r/o/y F&V). D. – Bones (sunlight, milk). E. – cell membranes . K . – blood CLOTTING . C. – Immune system, collagen, wounds (citrus, broccoli). B-complex. Folate. –neural tube (whole grains, dark green veggies, nuts): *. - deficiency diseases . History of vitamins . :. The story of vitamin dates back to 18. th. century. . Sailors of this period knew that eating of liver cures a disease called night blindness and. Page . 1. C . STAY-C. ®. 50. B. 3. . Niacinamide. PC. A . Retinol. E . Vitamin E. B. 7. . Biotin. B. 5. . Panthenol. B. 9. . Folic Acid. B. 6. . Pyridoxine Hydrochloride. DSM is proud to have been part of this remarkable journey . Vitamins is the term used for a group of potent organic compounds which occur in minute quantities in food and which are essential for some specific body functions such as regulation, maintenance, growth and protection.. Want to boost energy and fight fatigue? Here is the list of 5 vital nutrients and vitamins that help fight tiredness. Read more! We need vitamins in our diets, because our bodies can’t synthesize them quickly enough to meet our daily needs.. Vitamins have three characteristics:. 1- They’re natural components of foods; usually present in very small amounts.