Kinesiology 3339A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Ceruloplasmin, Pyridoxine, Vitamin B6

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 3339A/B
• Professor: Peter Lemon

Document Summary

Organic compounds required for biochemical functions, which cannot be synthesized by the body and therefore are needed in the diet but in very small micronutrients. 13 total 4 fat soluble (a, d, e, k) A few can be produced in the body but most must be consumed. Vitamins are named alphabetically in order of their discovery. Function as coenzymes (energy metabolism), antioxidants (aging, cardiovascular disease, cancer) and/or hormones. Water soluble stores are lower (deficiency symptoms occur in few weeks) and excess excreted in urine. Quantity of each fat soluble vitamin stored is substantial and excess intake is toxic. Recommendation established based on preventing deficiencies but newer higher recommendations are focusing on chronic disease prevention. Nadh produced by metabolism is a form of niacin. Phosphorus, magnesium, folate are all involved in the formation of atp. Pyruvate dehydrogenase (converts pyruvate to acetyl coa) as thiamin phosphate. In many foods (whole grain cereals, pork, beans, seeds, nuts, many fruits and vegetables)