Water-Soluble Vitamins Overview
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Which B vitamins are classified as hematopoietic vitamins necessary for RBC formation?

  • Vitamin B12 and folate (correct)
  • Vitamin B1 and Niacin
  • Vitamin B3 and B5
  • Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C

    • What role do coenzymes play in enzyme reactions?

  • They stabilize enzymes.
  • They act as carriers of chemical groups or electrons. (correct)
  • They act as substrates for enzymes.
  • They inhibit enzyme activity.

    • What happens to reactions without coenzymes?

  • The reactions produce toxic byproducts.
  • The reactions do not occur. (correct)
  • The reactions become irreversible.
  • The reactions proceed slowly.

    • Which statement about the active site of an enzyme is true?

    <p>It is the region where substrate molecules are converted to products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when vitamins form part of a coenzyme?

    <p>They enhance the catalytic function of enzymes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of deficiencies in B vitamins?

    <p>Development of metabolic disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the enzyme reaction scenario described, what do coenzymes often do?

    <p>Donate or accept electrons, atoms, or groups of atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between enzymes and coenzymes?

    <p>Enzymes require coenzymes for proper functioning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the established upper limit for daily folate intake to avoid toxicity?

    <p>1000 µg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of people has the highest recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for folate?

    <p>Pregnant women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Excessive folate supplementation may mask the deficiency of which vitamin?

    <p>Vitamin B12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What amount of folate per serving does one cup of lentils provide?

    <p>375 µg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    High levels of folate intake may benefit which of the following conditions?

    <p>Alzheimer’s disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food source provides the least amount of folate per serving?

    <p>Skim milk (1 cup)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the RDA for adults regarding folate intake?

    <p>400 µg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What essential process does folate predominantly support in the body?

    <p>New cell growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of biotin?

    <p>Serves as a coenzyme to obtain energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would most likely cause a biotin deficiency?

    <p>Consuming more than 24 raw egg whites per day over several months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pantothenic acid primarily function as?

    <p>An integral part of coenzyme A (CoA) in metabolism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be the likely consequence of a pantothenic acid deficiency in dietary intake?

    <p>Hair turning grey, as observed in early studies with rats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a source of biotin?

    <p>Wheat flour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about biotin toxicity?

    <p>No known toxicity is associated with biotin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important characteristic of pantothenic acid concerning food preparation?

    <p>Susceptible to damage by exposure to heat and extreme pH levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dietary reference intake (DRI) for biotin?

    <p>30 µg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Vitamin B6 in the body?

    <p>To act as a coenzyme for energy metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with Vitamin B6 deficiency?

    <p>Nerve damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form is Vitamin B6 converted into after absorption?

    <p>Pyridoxal phosphate (PLP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Vitamin B6 primarily destroyed?

    <p>By light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result from taking more than 2 grams of Vitamin B6 per day?

    <p>Toxic concentrations leading to CNS effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regulatory requirement is associated with Vitamin B6 in Canada?

    <p>Must be added to simulated egg products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these roles does Vitamin B6 NOT play in the body?

    <p>Synthesizing fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which misconception about Vitamin B6 supplements is commonly held?

    <p>They can prevent deficiencies in non-deficient individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason intrinsic factor is critical for Vitamin B12 absorption?

    <p>It combines with B12 for absorption in the intestines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial method used by Drs. Minot and Murphy to cure pernicious anemia?

    <p>Daily liver consumption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Vitamin B12 primarily function in the body?

    <p>In the formation of coenzymes for DNA synthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are Vitamin B12 injections typically administered monthly?

    <p>To maintain consistent blood levels in patients with deficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following products must have Vitamin B12 added according to Canadian regulations?

    <p>Infant formula.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was determined about Vitamin B12's chemical structure in 1956?

    <p>It was classified as cobalamin due to cobalt content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition results from a deficiency of Vitamin B12?

    <p>Pernicious anemia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary storage location of Vitamin B12 in the body?

    <p>Liver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes megaloblastic blood cells in pernicious anemia?

    <p>They are larger and fewer in number than normal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major dietary source of Vitamin B12?

    <p>Animal products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of Vitamin B12 supplementation in individuals without a deficiency?

    <p>It has no proven benefits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of choline in the body?

    <p>It synthesizes acetylcholine and phospholipids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conclusion has the Institute of Medicine reached regarding choline?

    <p>It is a conditionally essential nutrient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can occur in healthy individuals when fed a choline-free diet?

    <p>Liver damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might vegans require Vitamin B12 supplements?

    <p>Plant-based diets typically lack sufficient B12.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In research studies, what was observed when humans were fed IV solutions lacking choline?

    <p>They developed fatty livers and liver damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Water-Soluble Vitamins

    • Water-soluble vitamins are essential in small amounts for growth, reproduction, and health maintenance.
    • These vitamins are organic compounds.
    • They are easily lost during cooking or food processing.
    • Examples include vitamin C, B-complex vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, biotin, folate, and vitamin B12).

    Vitamins - General

    • Casimir Funk (1911) at the Lister Institute in London, England, recognized vital substances in foods, calling them vitamins.
    • Vita- life, and Amine – containing nitrogen (NH2).
    • Not all vitamins contain nitrogen, but the term is still used.
    • Vitamins are organic compounds necessary in small amounts for promoting and regulating bodily processes like growth, reproduction, and maintaining health.

    Vitamins - General (Additional Information)

    • Vitamin isolation and purification allows them to be added to food (fortification/enrichment) and pills (supplements).
    • Fortification adds nutrients to foods.
    • Enrichment restores nutrients lost during processing.
    • Modern diets include naturally-occurring vitamins, added vitamins in foods, and natural health products containing vitamins.

    The Vitamins (Classification)

    • Vitamins are categorized into water-soluble and fat-soluble.
    • Water-soluble vitamins include the B vitamins (thiamin [B₁], riboflavin [B₂], niacin [B₃], biotin, pantothenic acid [B₅], vitamin B₆, folate, and vitamin B₁₂), and vitamin C.
    • Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamin A, D, E, and K.

    Specific Vitamins: Thiamin (B1)

    • History
      • Beri beri was a disease affecting Takaki's (Japanese naval officer) troops; symptoms disappeared when milk and meat were added.
      • Eijkman (a Dutch physician) found chickens fed polished rice reproduced and displayed similar symptoms.
      • The issue was refined rice removing the fiber—necessary for thiamin development. This demonstrated that correct diet is required.
      • Structure determined in 1936/37.
    • Chemistry/Properties
      • Water-soluble
      • Sensitive to heat and oxygen.
      • Added to white flour/pastas (enriched).
    • Main Function/Metabolism
      • Part of coenzyme TPP (thiamin pyrophosphate) for energy production from carbohydrates, fats, and protein.
      • Essential in the pyruvate → acetyl CoA + CO₂ and α-ketoglutarate → succinyl CoA + CO₂ reactions (Krebs cycle).
    • Other Functions
      • Necessary for nerve functioning, and the conversion of tryptophan into niacin.

    Specific Vitamins: Riboflavin (B2)

    • History
      • Second B vitamin discovered.
      • Another name: Vitamin B2.
      • Soluble in water.
      • Light-sensitive.
      • opaque milk containers were used to prevent decomposition of riboflavin in milk.
    • Chemistry and Properties
      • Water-soluble.
      • Light-sensitive.
      • Added to white flour/pastas (enriched).
    • Main Function
      • Part of FAD and FMN coenzymes for energy production from carbs/fats/proteins.

    Specific Vitamins: Niacin (B3)

    • History
      • Third B vitamin discovered.
      • Other names: nicotinic acid, nicotinamide, niacinamide, Vitamin B3.
    • Major Discovery
      • Niacin cured pellagra, contradicting the idea diseases are solely caused by infections. Niacin deficiency can cause diseases
    • Chemistry and Properties
      • Water-soluble.
      • Added to white flour/pastas (enriched).
    • Main Function
      • Part of NAD and NADP coenzymes for energy production from carbs/fats/proteins.
    • Pellagra Symptoms
      • Skin conditions (dermatitis).
      • Gastrointestinal problems (diarrhea).
      • Mental confusion and dementia.
      • Death (if untreated).
    • Pellagra (Additional Details)
      • Deficiency disease (mixed) caused by thiamin/riboflavin/B6 deficiency besides niacin.
      • Corn treatment with lime water improved niacin bioavailability to prevent pellagra, a dietary deficiency-related issue.

    Specific Vitamins: Biotin

    • History
      • Earlier called Coenzyme R, Vitamin B7 and Vitamin H.
    • General Properties
      • Water soluble.
      • Contains sulfur.
    • Main Function
      • Serves as a coenzyme for energy production from carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
    • Deficiency
      • Very rare. Raw egg whites contain avidin causing biotin absorption interference—cooked egg whites eliminate this issue.

    Specific Vitamins: Pantothenic Acid (B5)

    • Naming

      • Came from the Greek word "pantothen," meaning "from everywhere."

    • Sources

      • Almost all foods.

    • Properties

      • Sensitive to heat and acidic conditions.

    • Main Function

      • Component of coenzyme (CoA) crucial for energy production from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

    Specific Vitamins: Vitamin B6

    • Properties

      • Water-soluble.
      • Sensitive to light.
      • Found in animal products/enriched foods.

    • Main Function

      • Component of coenzymes for metabolism of proteins and amino acids or for converting tryptophan to niacin. Crucial for central nervous system functioning.

    Specific Vitamins: Folate

    • Alternative Names

      • Folic acid; Folacin, PGA (pteroylglutamic acid).
      • Mostly known as Vitamin B9.

    • History

      • Dr. Lucy Wills cured pregnancy-related anemia with a yeast preparation (Wills Factor)—later isolated from spinach and called folate.

    • Function

      • Required for DNA formation and protein metabolism.
      • Essential for new cell growth and during pregnancy.

    • Regulation and Deficiency

      • Added to food in many regions to improve health outcomes.
      • Deficiency linked to anemia, neural tube defects—including spina bifida.

    Specific Vitamins: Vitamin B12

    • History
      • Found in animal products for treating pernicious anemia.
      • Nobel prize awarded for liver treatment in the 1940s.
    • Properties
      • Cobalt-containing compound (cobalamin).
      • Water soluble.
    • Absorption
      • Requires intrinsic factor produced in the stomach.
      • Stored in large quantities in the liver.
    • Function
      • Part of coenzymes involved in producing DNA and maintaining nerve cells.
    • Deficiency
      • Linked to pernicious anemia.
      • Treatment usually entails B12 injections.

    Specific Vitamins: Choline

    • Properties

      • Water-soluble compound.

    • Functions

      • Needed for acetylcholine (neurotransmitter) production.
      • Main component in phospholipids (e.g., lecithin) forming cell membranes.
      • Required for muscle control.

    • Synthesis

      • Body produces choline in sufficient amount when ingested.

    Vitamin B Imposters (Additional Information)

    • Inositol, Lipoic acid, Vitamin P, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B15, Vitamin B17, Vitamin O, Vitamin B₄ are NOT B vitamins; these sometimes have misleading claims.

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