Vitamins and Trace Elements in the Function of Enzymes

• Vitamins: essential organic micronutrients

• 13 vitamins required in human diet

• Components of coenzymes

• Two Classes

• Water Soluble
  • Thiamine (Vit B1)
  • Riboflavin (Vit B2)
  • Nicotinic Acid (Niacin)
  • Pantothenic Acid
  • Pyridoxine (Vit B6)
  • biotin
  • Folic Acid
  • Vitamin B12
  • Ascorbic Acid (Vit C)

• Fat Soluble
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin E
  • Vitamin K

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