Types of Vitamin B Lost Vitamins B4, B8, B10, B11 YouTube Lecture Handouts

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Vitamins: Types of Vitamin B (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12) & Lost Vitamins B4, B8, B10, B11

Title: Types of Vitamin B Lost Vitamins B4, B8, B10, B11

Types of Vitamins

Fat Soluble

  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin K

Water Soluble

  • Vitamin B
  • Vitamin C

Vitamin A, along with other vitamins, minerals and other compounds, is an essential micronutrient. This means that our bodies cannot manufacture it and therefore it has to be included in our diet.

Types of Vitamin B

  • (thiamine)
  • (riboflavin)
  • (niacin)
  • (pantothenic acid)
  • (pyridoxine)
  • (biotin)
  • (folate)
  • (cobalamin)

B1 (Thiamine)

Thiamine plays an essential role in metabolism by helping convert nutrients into energy (digestion) . The richest food sources include pork, sunflower seeds, and wheat germ.

B2 (Riboflavin)

Riboflavin helps convert food into energy and also acts as an antioxidant (energy) . Foods՚s highest in riboflavin include organ meats, beef, and mushrooms.

B3 (Niacin)

Niacin plays a role in cellular signaling, metabolism and DNA production and repair (brain) . Food sources include chicken, tuna and lentils.

B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Like other B vitamins, pantothenic acid helps your body obtain energy from food and is also involved in hormone and cholesterol production. Liver, fish, yogurt, and avocado are all good sources.

B6 (Pyridoxine)

Pyridoxine is involved in amino acid metabolism, red blood cell production and the creation of neurotransmitters. Foods՚s highest in this vitamin include chickpeas, salmon and potatoes.

B7 (Biotin)

Biotin is essential for carbohydrate and fat metabolism and regulates gene expression. Yeast, eggs, salmon, cheese, and liver are among the best food sources of biotin.

B9 (Folate)

Folate is needed for cell growth, amino acid metabolism, the formation of red and white blood cells and proper cell division. It can be found in foods like leafy greens, liver, and beans or in supplements like folic acid.

B12 (Cobalamin)

Perhaps the most well-known of all the B vitamins, B12 is vital for neurological function, DNA production, and red blood cell development. B12 is found naturally in animal sources like meats, eggs, seafood, and dairy.

Lost Vitamin B

  • (adenine)
  • (inositol)
  • (para-amino benzoic acid – PABA)
  • (salicylic acid)
  • The above-listed nutrients are no longer labeled vitamins, as they no longer fit the official definition of a vitamin; essential and required for normal human growth and are required to be obtained by diet because they can՚t be manufactured by the human body. Even though they no longer fit the defined “vitamin” category, many are still in use and recommended for a variety of health needs as other nutritional supplements.
  • Adenine is most known for its role in speeding up the process by which energy is manufactured in our body. It plays a crucial role in protein synthesis and accompanying chemical processes. Also, it is an important component of both DNA and RNA, which are nucleic acids that provide our genetic information.
  • Without vitamin , cell formation and the healthy development of our body tissues would likely be impaired; along with that, our immune system could possibly be compromised, hindering the ability of our body to fight off viruses and infections. It can also play an important role in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, stopping the degeneration and mutation of cells, and ward off the activities of free radicals, thus possibly slowing down our aging process through means such as helping us maintain energy levels.
  • Food sources: We can enrich our bodies with by eating products such as propolis, bee pollen, and raw unprocessed honey. Eating a well-rounded diet of fresh fruit and vegetables also helps supply us with , as do a wide variety of herbals to include cloves, thyme, sage, ginger, spearmint, jojoba, Hawthorne, and blessed thistle.

Vitamin (Inositol)

  • Inositol exists in several forms and plays a supporting role in the healthy functioning of cells, and it has shown potential for treating serious diseases as well as some psychological disorders and polycystic ovarian syndrome (a hormonal imbalance for females in which male hormonal production is increased, possibly resulting in weight gain, inconsistent menstrual cycles, infertility, and ovarian cysts)
  • Not only does inositol, as a form of glucose, enhance the performance of cells as part of the membrane that surrounds all cells, it also helps in the processing of fat in our liver while keeping our muscles and nerves working properly.
  • What makes vitamin B8 effective in treating psychological conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, and panic disorder, is its ability to influence how much serotonin is available to be supplied to nerves in the brain.
  • Food sources: Although our bodies can produce inositol on their own, it doesn՚t hurt to supplement our B8 availability with such foods as whole grains, nuts, and legumes
  • Formerly known as vitamin R, vitamin is best known for helping in the growth of microorganisms in the body. It also guards our skin from free radicals contained in the harmful chemicals found in air pollution and the sun՚s ultraviolet rays that can potentially render our skin vulnerable to infections. This explains why PABA can be found as an ingredient in some sunscreen lotions.
  • Vitamin B10՚s role in the growth of microorganisms explain why, as a supplement, it can help heal irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastrointestinal distress, as well as a variety of inflammatory reactions. As a coenzyme, also assists our cells in their optimal utilization of protein as well as protein metabolism and red blood cell formation. Other reported health benefits of B10 include acting as an anti-allergen for the skin, alleviating rheumatic fever, and as an anti-aging agent working to eliminate lines, wrinkles, and dark spots.
  • Food sources: Green leafy vegetables, whole grains, molasses, mushrooms, wheat germ, and eggs.

Vitamin B11 (Salicylic Acid)

  • “beta hydroxy” vitamin, salicylic acid also is a crystalline and organic acid obtained from the metabolism of salicin. It also can be found in some plants, contributing to their growth and development while being involved in several other functions to include photosynthesis, ion uptake, and transpiration. Within our bodies, it is synthesized by the amino acid phenylalanine.
  • Vitamin often works in tandem with to contribute to the formation of DNA and RNA. It also is essential to the formation and growth of body tissues as well as the fetus՚s brains and spinal cord during embryogenesis. Its other functions include being an element with red blood bodies and blood plasma, being used as an ingredient in some anti-acne creams, and benefiting in the treatment of foot related issues like psoriasis, corns, calluses, and numerous other skin afflictions.
  • Food sources: Egg yolk, liver, meat and poultry, organs, potatoes, and green leafy vegetables such as spinach.

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