2. 1. VITAMIN A
(Retinol/
Retinoic acid)
- Retinol is the
constituent of
retinal
pigment
RHODOPSIN.
1. VITAMIN A
(Retinol/
Retinoic acid)
- Retinol is the
constituent of
retinal
pigment
RHODOPSIN.
FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS
5. FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINSFAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS
2. VITAMIN D
(CHOLECALCIFEROL)
-Active component is
1,25-Dihydroxy-
cholecalciferol
-Causes
MINERALIZATION
of bone and teeth
2. VITAMIN D
(CHOLECALCIFEROL)
-Active component is
1,25-Dihydroxy-
cholecalciferol
-Causes
MINERALIZATION
of bone and teeth
8. FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS
3. VITAMIN E
(ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL)
ANTIOXIDANT
-neutralizes free
radicals for cells
to live longer
3. VITAMIN E
(ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL)
ANTIOXIDANT
-neutralizes free
radicals for cells
to live longer
10. FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS
4. VITAMIN K
(PHYLLOQUINONE)
-Required for synthesis
of prothrombin and
clotting factors
-Anti-hemorrhagic
vitamin
4. VITAMIN K
(PHYLLOQUINONE)
-Required for synthesis
of prothrombin and
clotting factors
-Anti-hemorrhagic
vitamin
12. WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMINS
1.VITAMIN C
(ASCORBIC ACID)
-Required for
synthesis of
collagen and
osteoid
-Vitamin C deficiency is
often secondary to
hyperparathyroidism
1.VITAMIN C
(ASCORBIC ACID)
-Required for
synthesis of
collagen and
osteoid
-Vitamin C deficiency is
often secondary to
hyperparathyroidism
14. WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMINS
2. VITAMIN B1
(THIAMINE)
-Coenzyme in
decarboxylase
systems
- Required for
synthesis of
acetylcholine
2. VITAMIN B1
(THIAMINE)
-Coenzyme in
decarboxylase
systems
- Required for
synthesis of
acetylcholine