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Vitamin - Water-soluble (Folate (B6) (Functions (Synthesis of DNA,…
Vitamin - Water-soluble
Thiamin (B1)
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Symptoms: loss of energy, nerve damage, muscle weakness, paralysis and heart failure (severe)
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Riboflavin (B2)
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Deficiency
Symptoms: inflamed eyes and sensitivity to light, sore throat, swollen tongue, cracks around corners of mouth, scaly skin
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Niacin (B3)
Function
Helps in the reaction to release energy from CHO, fat and protein
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Deficiency
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Symptoms: diarrhoea, dermatitis, dementia, death
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Toxicity
Symptoms: fainting, dizziness, fatigue, headache
Diabetes, liver disease, peptic ulcers, gout, alcoholism
Biotin (B7)
Function
Assist in reaction to release energy from CHO, fat and protein
Part of coenzyme
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Convert amino acids to glucose, and glycogen to glucose
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Sources: cauliflower, egg yolks, liver, peanuts, cheese
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
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Food Sources
Chicken, banana, fortified breakfast cereals
Toxicity
Symptoms: weakness, numbness, walking difficulties
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Folate (B6)
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Deficiency
Primary symptoms: anaemia, GI tract damage
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