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Merck Vits
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12/06/2010

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Term
Folate
Definition
Maturation of RBCs
Synthesis of purines,
pyrimidines, and
methionine
Development of fetal
nervous system
Term
Niacin
Definition
Oxidation-reduction reactions
and cell metabolism Carbohydrate
Term
Riboflavin ( B 2)
Definition
Many aspects of
carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Integrity of mucous membranes
Term
Thiamin
B1
Definition
Carbohydrate, fat, amino
acid, glucose, and alcohol metabolism
Central and peripheral
nerve cell function
Myocardial function
Term
Vitamin A
Definition
Formation of rhodopsin
(a photoreceptor pigment in the retina)
Integrity of epithelia
Lysosome stability ,Glycoprotein synthesis
Term
Vitamin B6 group
Definition
Many aspects of nitrogen
metabolism (eg, transaminations, porphyrin
and heme synthesis, tryptophan conversion to
niacin)
Nucleic acid biosynthesis
Fatty acid, lipid, and
amino acid metabolism
Term
Vitamin B12
Definition
Maturation of RBCs, neural function, DNA synthesis, myelin synthesis and repair
Term
Vitamin C
Definition
Collagen formation
Bone and blood vessel health Carnitine, hormone, and amino acid formation
Wound healing
Term
Vitamin D
Definition
Ca and P absorption
Mineralization and repair of bone
Tubular reabsorption of Ca
Insulin and thyroid function, improves immune
function, reduces autoimmune disease
Term
Vitamin E group
Definition
Intracellular antioxidant
Scavenger of free radicals in biologic membranes
Term
Vitamin K group
Definition
Formation of prothrombin, other coagulation
factors, and bone proteins
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