NTDT200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Vitamin B3 Complex, Grain, B Vitamins
23 Oct 2018
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Dissolve in water, small amounts needed, most circulate freely in blood, can be destroyed during food storage/prep, stored in small amounts, low-risk toxication, coenzymes (except choline) Cook with low heat, leave skin on. Eat fresh produce as soon as possible, keep refrigerated and tightly capped. Do not soak veggies for long periods of time. Poverty, anorexia, dental issues, calorie restriction, parasites. Growth, pregnancy, chronic illness, infections, alcohol, prescribed drugs. B vitamins b 1-3, 5-7, 9, 12. Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, folate, cobalamin (in order) Compound that binds to a protein (enzyme),required for specific functions. Vitamins function as coenzymes in chemical reactions that release energy from carbs, proteins, and fats. Found in pork and fortified grain products. Deficiency alters the productions of several neurotransmitters. Wernicke-korsakoff syndrome: severe mental issues , alcoholics 80% Dna repair, regulation of gene expression, and cell signaling. Synthesis of glucose, fatty acids, cholesterol, and steroid hormones. Found in meats, fortified grains, synthesized from tryptophan.
