legumes. Essential for synthesis of Thought to be synthesized by the neurotransmitter acetylcholine body and steroid hormones. Biotin Sources include liver, egg yolk, Coenzyme in synthesis of fatty Toxicity from excess unknown Deficiency symptoms include, soy flour, cereals, yeast. acids and amino acids. depression, pallor, dermatitis, Synthesized in intestine by increase in serum cholesterol. microorganisms. Vitamin C Sources include citrus fruits, Has antioxidant properties and Generally considered nontoxic. Scurvy: disease characterized by Ascorbic acid melon, strawberries, tomatoes, protects food from oxidation. gingivitis, easy bruising, pinpoint potatoes, red and green Role in formation of collagen Diarrhea, cramps, excessive hemorrhages of the skin, poor peppers, cabbage, broccoli. (protein substance that holds absorption of food iron, rebound wound healing, sore joints and Stress and cigarette smoking body cells together). scurvy (when megadoses are muscles, weight loss. Extreme increase need. Aids in absorption of iron. stopped abruptly) and possibly cases result in death. May be involved with formation oxalate kidney stones. Deficiency of Vitamin C: bleeding or functioning of gums, loose teeth, tendency to norepinephrine, leukocytes, the bruise easily, poor wound healing. immune system, allergic reactions
legumes. Thought to be synthesized by the body Essential for synthesis of neurotransmitter acetylcholine and steroid hormones. Biotin Sources include liver, egg yolk, soy flour, cereals, yeast. Synthesized in intestine by microorganisms. Coenzyme in synthesis of fatty acids and amino acids. Toxicity from excess unknown Deficiency symptoms include, depression, pallor, dermatitis, increase in serum cholesterol. Vitamin C Ascorbic acid Sources include citrus fruits, melon, strawberries, tomatoes, potatoes, red and green peppers, cabbage, broccoli. Stress and cigarette smoking increase need. Has antioxidant properties and protects food from oxidation. Role in formation of collagen (protein substance that holds body cells together). Aids in absorption of iron. May be involved with formation or functioning of norepinephrine, leukocytes, the immune system, allergic reactions Generally considered nontoxic. Diarrhea, cramps, excessive absorption of food iron, rebound scurvy (when megadoses are stopped abruptly) and possibly oxalate kidney stones. Scurvy: disease characterized by gingivitis, easy bruising, pinpoint hemorrhages of the skin, poor wound healing, sore joints and muscles, weight loss. Extreme cases result in death. Deficiency of Vitamin C: bleeding gums, loose teeth, tendency to bruise easily, poor wound healing.
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