{"id":338,"date":"2020-04-07T14:02:01","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T14:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/temp.ashkerala.com\/?p=338"},"modified":"2020-04-07T14:02:01","modified_gmt":"2020-04-07T14:02:01","slug":"vitamins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/temp.ashkerala.com\/?p=338","title":{"rendered":"Vitamins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Vitamin A<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year<\/strong><\/td>\n1913<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nRetinol<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Metabolic Function<\/td>\nEssential for normal growth and development.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
For normal function of epithelical cells and normal development of teeth and bones.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prevents Night blindness.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deficiency – Effects<\/td>\nRetarded growth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reduced resistance to infection.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abnormal function of gastrointestinal, and respiratory tracts due to altered epithelial membranes.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interferes with production of “night purple”.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available<\/td>\nMilk, Egg yolk, Ghee, Butter, Carrots, Tomatoes, Leafy and Yellow vegetables, Cod liver oil and Fresh fruits.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nature<\/td>\nFat – Soluble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year<\/strong><\/td>\n1936<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nThiamin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Metabolic Function<\/td>\nAn important aid in carbohydrate metabolism.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Needed for Proper functioning of the digestive tract and nervous system.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Beriberi.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Loss of muscle.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deficiency – Effects<\/td>\nLoss of appetite.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Impaired digestion of starches and sugars.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Various nervous disorder coordination.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available<\/td>\nPeas, Beans and Cereals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nature<\/td>\nWater – Soluble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin – B2<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year<\/strong><\/td>\n1935<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nRiboflavin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Metabolic Function<\/td>\nNeeded in formation of certain enzymes and in cellular oxidation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prevents inflammation of oral mucous membranes and the tongue.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deficiency – Effects<\/td>\nImpaired growth, lassitude and weakness.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Causes cheillosis or glossittis.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
May result in Photophobia and cataracts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available<\/td>\nPeas, Beans and Cereals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nature<\/td>\nWater – Soluble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin – B6<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year<\/strong><\/td>\n1934<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pyridoxine<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Metabolic Function<\/td>\nActs as do other B vitamins.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
To break down protein, carbohydrate and fat.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts as a catalyst in the formation of niacin from tryptophan.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deficiency – Effects<\/td>\nIncreased irritability, convulsions and peripheral neuritis.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anorexia, nausea and vomiting.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available<\/td>\nPeas, Beans and Cereals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nature<\/td>\nWater – Soluble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin – B12<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year<\/strong><\/td>\n1948<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nCyanocobalamin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Metabolic Function<\/td>\nEssential for development of red blood cells.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Required for maintenance of skin, nerve tissues, bone and muscles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deficiency – Effects<\/td>\nResults in pernicious anaemia.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weakness, fatigue, sore and cracked lips.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available<\/td>\nPeas, Beans and Cereals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nature<\/td>\nWater – Soluble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin – C<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year<\/strong><\/td>\n1919<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nAscorbic Acid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Metabolic Function<\/td>\nNeeded for form the cementing substance, collagen, in various tissues (skin, dentine, cartilage and bone matrix).\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assists in woundhealing and bone fractures.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deficiency – Effects<\/td>\nLowered resistance to infections.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Susceptibility to dental cavities, pyotthea and bleeding gums.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Delayed wound healing.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Specific treatment for Scurvy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available<\/td>\nFresh vegetables, Lemon, Orange, Tomatoes, Cabbage , Turnip and Lettuce (Beetroot).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nature<\/td>\nWater – Soluble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year<\/strong><\/td>\n1925<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nCholecalciferol<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Metabolic Function<\/td>\nRegulates absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the intestinal tract.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Affords antiachitic activity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deficiency – Effects<\/td>\nInterferes with utilisation of calcium and phosphorus in bone and teeth formation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Development of bone disease, rickets and caries.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available<\/td>\nButter, Milk, Ghee, Cod liver oil, Yolk of Eggs and also in Sunrays.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nature<\/td>\nFat – Soluble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin – E<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year<\/strong><\/td>\n1936<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nTocopherols<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Metabolic Function<\/td>\nProtects tissues, cell membranes and Vitamin A against peroxidation.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Helps strengthen red blood cells.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deficiency – Effects<\/td>\nDecreased red blood cell resistance to rupture.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available<\/td>\nGerminating Wheat.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nature<\/td>\nFat – Soluble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin – K<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year<\/strong><\/td>\n1935<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nPhytonadione<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Metabolic Function<\/td>\nEssential for formation of normal amounts of prothrombin and blood coagulation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deficiency – Effects<\/td>\nDiminished blood clotting time.\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Increased incidence of hemorrhages.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available<\/td>\nFish, Wheat and Oats.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nature<\/td>\nFat – Soluble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Vitamin A Year 1913 \u00a0 Retinol Main Metabolic Function Essential for normal growth and development. For normal function of epithelical cells and normal development of teeth and bones. Prevents Night blindness. Deficiency – Effects Retarded growth. Reduced resistance to infection.\u00a0 Abnormal function of gastrointestinal, and respiratory tracts due to altered epithelial membranes.\u00a0 Interferes with production…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-338","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-what-how-when-where"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/temp.ashkerala.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/338","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/temp.ashkerala.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/temp.ashkerala.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/temp.ashkerala.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/temp.ashkerala.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=338"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/temp.ashkerala.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/338\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/temp.ashkerala.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=338"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/temp.ashkerala.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=338"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/temp.ashkerala.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=338"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}