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VITAMINS
AND MINERALS
| Generic Name: Vitamin B2 |
| Chemical Name : Riboflavine |
| Food Sources :
Brewer's yeast, fish, egg yolks, milk, whole grain cereals
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| Functions :
Metabolism of carbohydrates, fats & proteins.
Essential for the formation of antibodies & red blood cells.
Maintenance of good vision, skin, nails & hair.
Promotes general health. |
Deficiency Symptoms :
Digestive disturbances
Mouth & lips lesions
Bloodshot eyes
Itching & burning eyes
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Additional Information :
Water soluble. Excess is excreted.
Vitamin B2 destroyers : caffeine, alcohol, tobacco. Light is destructive to Vitamin B2
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| Generic Name : Vitamin B3
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| Chemical Name : Niacin |
| Food Sources : Brewer's yeast, wheat germ, fish, eggs, poultry, beans, green vegetables, nuts, milk
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Functions :
For healthy nervous system & brain functions.
Metabolism of proteins, sugar & fats.
Reduce cholestrol & triglycerides.
Improves blood circulation.
For healthy skin & digestive system. |
| Deficiency Symptoms :
Mental depression
Irritability
Insomnia
Headache
Muscular weakness
Fatigue
Weight loss
Skin disorders
Gastrointestinal disturbances |
| Additional Information : Niacinamide is more generally used as it minimizes the flushing & itching of the skin that frequently occurs with the nicotinic acid form of niacin. Vitamin B3 destroyers : caffeine, alcohol, antibiotics |
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