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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 2019

Vitamin
 Invented by FG Hopkin.
 Coined by C Funk.
 Vitamin is an organic compound.

 They provide no calories, regulate chemical reactions occurs in metabolism of the body.
 Two groups – Fat soluble and Water soluble vitamins.
 Fat soluble vitamins – Vitamin A, D, E and K.
 Water soluble vitamins – Vitamin B and C.
Vitamins, their sources and deficiency

Vitamin A
 Chemical name – Retinol.
 Deficiency disease – Night blindness.
 Source – Orange, green, vegetables, carrots, pumpkin and spinach.
Vitamin D

 Chemical name – Calciferol.
 Deficiency disease – Rickets and Osteomalacia.
 Source – Fish, eggs, liver and mushrooms.
Vitamin E
 Chemical name – Tocopherol.
 Deficiency disease – Infertility.
 Source – Many fruits and vegetables.
Vitamin K
 Chemical name – Phylloquinone.
 Deficiency disease – Non-clotting of blood.
 Source – Green vegetables.
Vitamin B1
 Chemical name – Thiamine.
 Deficiency disease – Beriberi.
 Source – Oatmeal, rice, vegetables, cauliflower, potatoes, liver and eggs.
Vitamin B2
 Chemical name – Riboflavin.
 Deficiency disease – Cracking of skin, reddish eye, cracking of tongue.

 Source – Daily products, bananas, popcorn and green beans.
Vitamin B3
 Chemical name – Niacin and nicotinic acid.
 Deficiency disease – Pellagra.
 Source – Meat, broccoli and avocados.
Vitamin B5
 Chemical name – Pantothenic acid.
 Deficiency disease – Premature greying of hair.
 Source – Meat, fish, eggs, mushrooms and many vegetables.
Vitamin B6
 Chemical name – Pyridoxine.

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