Vitamins are organic compounds that are essential nutrients for normal growth and health. They serve as cofactors for enzymatic reactions and must be obtained from diet as the body does not synthesize them. There are two types of vitamins - fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K which are stored in the body, and water soluble vitamins like B complex and C which are not stored. Vitamins act as cofactors for enzymes and are involved in various metabolic processes like energy production, amino acid metabolism, vision, bone formation and blood clotting. Deficiency of vitamins can lead to various diseases which can be prevented by obtaining vitamins from dietary sources.

1. Vitamins PRESENTED BY :-
MR. ROMAN BAJRANG
BASIC BS.C NURSING 2ND YEAR
RELIANCE INSTITUTE OF NURSING

2. What are vitamins?
• Organic molecules with a wide variety of functions
• Cofactors for enzymatic reactions
• Essential, supplied in the diet
• Two distinct types: Fat soluble (A, D, E, K)
• Water soluble (B – complex, C)
Vitamins are organic molecules that are essential for normal
health and growth. They are required in trace amounts and must
be obtained from the diet because they are not synthesized in the
body. Before vitamins were discovered, it was known that lime
juice prevented the disease scurvy in sailors and that cod liver oil
could prevent rickets. In 1912, scientists found that, in addition to
carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, certain other factors called
vitamins must be obtained from the diet.

3. Why are they good for us?
Greater need due to
worse environment
Improve immunity
Prevent ilnesses
Slower aging

6. Used as cofactors by
many enzymes
Soluble in aqueous
solutions
Not stored in the body
Water-
soluble
vitamins

8. A
K
Are A, D, E, and K.
Soluble in lipids, but not in
aqueous solutions
Important in vision, bone
formation, antioxidants, and
blood clotting
D
E
Stored in the body
Fat-Soluble Vitamins

9. Fat-Soluble Vitamins

10. Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Was the first B vitamin identified.
Is part of the coenzyme thiamine pyrophosphate(TPP).
TPP coenzyme is required by enzymes in the decarboxylation of
-keto carboxylic acids.
Deficiency results in beriberi (fatigue, weight loss, and nerve
degeneration).

11. Influences sacharide metabolism
Helps against tiredness
Is destroyed by severe washings
of rice and vegetables
Severe deficiency leads to beri-
beri
Sources: yeasts, cereals,rice,
liver, legumes
Thiamine

12. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
0
30%
55%
Made of the sugar alcohol ribitol and flavin
Part of the coenzymes flavin
adenine dinucleotide (FAD) and flavin mononucleotide (FMN).
N
N
HH3C
H3C N N O
CH2 CH CH
OH OH
Needed for good vision and healthy skin
DO.Description of the contents
D-Ribitol
CH CH2 OH
OH

13. Sacharide and lipids metabolism
Curing of skin diseases
Support of sight function
Light sensitive
Sources: cerals, eggs, vegetables, dairy products, yeast, liver

14. Niacin (Vitamin B3)
• Is part of the coenzyme
nicotinamide adenine
dinucleotide (NAD+)
involved in oxidation-
reduction reactions.
• Deficiency can result in
dermatitis, muscle
fatigue, and loss of
appetite.
• Is found in meats, rice,
and whole grains.

15. Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
• Is part of coenzyme A needed for energy production as well as
glucose and cholesterol synthesis.
• Deficiency can result in fatigue, retarded growth and anemia.
• Part of coenzyme A
• Reduces stress, prevents tiredness
• Necessary for formation of glycogen, fatty acids, steroid hormones
• Sources: whole grains, and vegetables ,eggs,liver, heart, yeast
O
N CH2 CH2 C OH
H
CH3 OH O
HO CH2 C CH C
CH3

16. Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
• Pyridoxine and pyridoxal are two forms of vitamin B6,
which are converted to the coenzyme pyridoxal
phosphate (PLP).
• PLP is required in the transamination of amino acids and
decarboxylation of carboxylic acids.
• Deficiency of pyridoxine may lead to dermatitis, fatigue,
and anemia.

17. Pyridoxine
• Aminoacids and protein
metabolism
• Cure of anemy
• Formation of red blood
cells
• Sources: meat, fish,
liver, vegetables, cerals,
yolk, legumes

18. Cobalamin (Vitamin B12)
• Consists of four pyrrole
rings with a Co2+.
• Is a coenzyme for
enzymes that transfer
methyl groups and
produce red blood cells.
• Deficiency can lead to
pernicious anemia and
nerve damage.

19. Cyanocobalamin
• Formation of red
blood cells
• Maintenance of
neuro tissue
• Cure of neuro
diseases, anemia
• Sources: dairy
products, meat,
poultry, sea
products

20. Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
• Is required in collagen
synthesis.
• Deficiency can lead to
weakened connective
tissue, slow-healing
wounds, and anemia.
• Is found in Indian
gooseberries,
blueberries, citrus fruits,
tomatoes, broccoli, red
and green vegetables.
O
CH2OH
CHOH
OHHO
O

21. Vitamin C
• Hormone, collagen
synthesis
• Infection resistance, cure
of cuts
• Hypervitaminosis:
addiction, diarrhea
• Hypovitaminosis: scurvy
• Source: fruits,vegetables

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Vitamin A
• Vitamin A is obtained from meats and
beta-carotenes in plants.
• Beta-carotenes are converted by liver
enzymes to vitamin A(retinol).
H3C CH3
CH3
CH3
CH3 CH3
H3C CH3
3H C
CH3 CH3
2CH OH
H3C CH3
CH3
Beta-carotene
CH3
Retinol (vitamin A)

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Vitamin A and provitaminA
• Retinol
• Cancer cure and prevention
• Skin, eyes, genital glands
• Provitamin changes to A vitaminin
liver
• Sources: liver, egg yolks, dairy
products
• provitamin: carrots, pepper, spinach,
yellow fruits
Edited by :-
MR . ROMAN BAJRANG

25. Vitamin D
Vitamin D (D3):
• Is synthesized in skin
exposed to sunlight.
• Regulates the
absorption of
phosphorus and calcium
during bone growth.
• Deficiency can result in
weakened bones.
• Sources include cod
liver oil, egg yolk, and
enriched milk.

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Vitamin D
• Calciferols
• the sun vitamin (UV rays)
• regulation of calcium metabolism
• sources: yeasts, fish, yolks, dairy products

27. Vitamin E
• Is an antioxidant in cells.
• May prevent the oxidation of
unsaturated fatty acids.
• Is found in vegetable oils, whole grains,
and vegetables.
O
CH3
HO
H3C
CH3
CH3
CH3
CH3 CH3 CH3

28. Vitamin E
Tocoferols
• Antioxidant (lipid protection)
• improves immunity
• Cures muscle, heart and skin diseases,
burns
• Sources: green vegetables, vegetable oil,
corn, eggs, bread, dairy products, peas,
beans

29. Vitamin K
• Vitamin K1 in plants has a saturated side
chain.
• Vitamin K2 in animals has a long
unsaturated side chain.
• Vitamin K2 is needed for the synthesis of
zymogens for blood clotting.
3
CH3
O
O CH3
CH3
n
CH3
Vitamin K2 (menaquinone)
CH3
CH3
O
O CH3 CH3
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)

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MR. ROMAN BAJRANG
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Vitamin K
• Blood clotting
• Higher need by newborns, people with
liver diseases, or fat malabsorbtion
• Sources: green fruits and vegetables,
tomatoes, soy, beef liver, yolks, wheat,
butter, cheese

31. Daily values:
Vitamin: Daily values [mg]:
A (retinol) 1-3
B1 (thiamine) 30 - 200
B2 (riboflavin) 25 - 200
B3 (niacin, niacinamid) 30 - 100
B5 (Pantothenic acid) 20 - 500
B6 (pyridoxine) 10 - 15
B12 (Cynocobalamine) 5 - 8
H (Biotin) 300 - 5000
C (Ascorbic acid) 2 - 12 g
D (cholecalciferol) 10
E (tokoferol) 400 - 2000
K 80

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