PPT-Experiment: Extraction of Vitamins A & C

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. 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 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 . . 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.. Understanding Vitamins. Vitamins. Needed in small amounts. Not an energy source. Individual units rather than long chains. Essential for normal functioning, growth, and maintenance of the body. Understanding Vitamins. 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.. . Some of the body’s most essential nutrients are every bit as important as . Carbs. , Fats, & Proteins. These important nutrients are Vitamins, Minerals, and Water. In this lesson you will learn about the unique function of each one and the best food source of each nutrient. - 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. 1. Vitamins. Organic compounds. . Required in small quantities. . Needed for a variety of biochemical functions.. They do not enter in tissue structure.. Cannot be synthesized by the body, . must be supplied by the diet.. Want to boost energy and fight fatigue? Here is the list of 5 vital nutrients and vitamins that help fight tiredness. Read more! M.sc.. Zainab Mohsen . F.I.C.M.S Path Dr. Ammar Hatem. Al-. Mustaqbal. University College. Anesthesia Techniques Department. Introduction of Vitamins. Organic molecules, essential for the normal growth and development, required in tiny amounts. Melissa . Klemp. , University of Wisconsin-Stout. Thesis Advisor/Committee: . Suejung. Han, Carol . Seaborn. and Patricia . Knisley. Significance. Depression . affects 1. . in every . 10 . adults in the United States, with an associated $150 billion in direct and indirect medical and employment costs. . Vitamins. Definition. - Complex organic substances vital for life.. Function. – Combines with enzymes to help chemical reactions take place.. Megadoses. – . excessively large amounts of vitamins. 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..