Sodium We completed the section on vitamins, so we will start on the minerals. Minerals are also micro-nutrients, and we do require them for various functions in the body. In this post, we will look at sodium- a macro-mineral (required…
Vitamin C We have covered all the other water-soluble vitamins-B vitamins. In this post, we will look at the remaining water-soluble vitamin –Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Vitamin C is vital for its roles in immune function and collagen formation.It is…
Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin is an essential water-soluble vitamin. It is naturally contained in foods of animal origin. The vitamin attaches itself to proteins before they reach the stomach. When it reaches the stomach, it is…
Vitamin B9 Vitamin B9 is an essential water-soluble vitamin. It is also referred to as folate and is contained in an extensive range of food sources. Its synthetic form is termed folic acid. Functions Of Vitamin B9 Involved in the…
Vitamin B7 Vitamin B7, also known as biotin is what we’ll feature in this post. It is yet another important water-soluble vitamin that serves various metabolic functions in the body. Functions Of Vitamin B7 For the conversion of nutrients into…
Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin. It is also known as pyridoxine. In this post , we will examine Vitamin B6 , its functions, deficiency, toxicity and food sources. Functions Of Vitamin B6 Conversion of nutrients into glucose-Vitamin…
Vitamin B5 In this blog post, our focus will be directed to another essential vitamin –Vitamin B5. It is also referred to as pantothenic acid. It is a water-soluble vitamin with notable functions and relevance to the body. Functions Of…
Vitamin B3 In this post, we will cover yet another important water-soluble vitamin -Vitamin B3 also known as niacin. Vitamin B3 is contained mainly in 2 forms including nicotinamide and nicotinic acid.Tryptophan (an amino acid) can be converted into Vitamin…
Vitamin B2 In this post, we will focus on another water-soluble vitamin referred to as Vitamin B2. We will review its roles and sources. Vitamin B2 is also known as Riboflavin. Functions Of Vitamin B2 Carbohydrate metabolism-Vitamin B2 is an…
Vitamin B1 We completed the assessment of fat-soluble vitamins. In this post, we will introduce water-soluble vitamins –particularly vitamin B1. Vitamin B1 is also referred to as thiamine. Unlike its fat-soluble counterparts, Vitamin B1 and other water-soluble vitamins can dissolve…
