Characteristics of Water-Soluble Vitamins
Solubility: Dissolve in water.
Storage: Not stored in the body (except Vitamin B12).
Excretion: Excess amounts are excreted in urine.
Function: Act mainly as coenzymes in metabolism.
Stability: Easily destroyed by heat, light, and cooking.
Deficiency: Can develop quickly if dietary intake is inadequate.
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Water-Soluble Vitamins
B-Complex (B1–B12): Coenzymes in metabolism.
B1 – Beriberi
B2 – Cheilosis, glossitis
B3 – Pellagra
B6 – Neuropathy, anemia
B9 -Megaloblastic anemia
B12 – Pernicious anemia
Vitamin C: Collagen synthesis, antioxidant -Scurvy
Not stored (except B12), excess excreted in urine.
Mainly act as coenzymes.
Characteristics of Water-Soluble Vitamins
Solubility: Dissolve in water.
Storage: Not stored in the body (except Vitamin B12).
Excretion: Excess amounts are excreted in urine.
Function: Act mainly as coenzymes in metabolism.
Stability: Easily destroyed by heat, light, and cooking.
Deficiency: Can develop quickly if dietary intake is inadequate.
Water-Soluble Vitamins
B-Complex (B1–B12): Coenzymes in metabolism.
B1 – Beriberi
B2 – Cheilosis, glossitis
B3 – Pellagra
B6 – Neuropathy, anemia
B9 -Megaloblastic anemia
B12 – Pernicious anemia
Vitamin C: Collagen synthesis, antioxidant -Scurvy
Not stored (except B12), excess excreted in urine.
Mainly act as coenzymes.