B-vitamins

Question 1

What is the correct name for B1

Answer 1

Thiamine

Question 2

Name sources of B1

Answer 2

Beef,chicken,peas,beans and milk

Question 3

what is the function of B1

Answer 3

Carb metabolism, helps produce GABA

Question 4

Name 4 therapeutic uses for B1

Answer 4

Digestive disturbances,nerve disorders, alcoholis and insect bite protection

Question 5

Name four factors contributing to deficiencies

Answer 5

Alcohol, coffee, exercise and stress

Question 6

What mineral is required to convert B1 to coenzyme?

Answer 6

Magnesium

Question 7

Where is B1 absorbed?

Answer 7

Small intestine

Question 8

What drug can intefere with B1’s activity?

Answer 8

Metformin

Question 9

What is the correct name for B2?

Answer 9

Riboflavin

Question 10

Name 4 sources of B2

Answer 10

Yeast extract, milk, avo and beans

Question 11

What is the function of B2?

Answer 11

NB constituent of enzymes involved in electron transport chain, helps produce adrenaline,promotes normal growth and synthesis of RBC, steroids, glycogen.Maintains integrity of mucous membrane, skin, eyes and nervous system

Question 12

Name 4 therapeutic uses

Answer 12

Migraines, cataracts, stress, leg cramp

Question 13

Deficiencies are seen how?

Answer 13

Angular stoma, lethargy, depression, feels cold/pain/geographical tongue/bloodshot eyes/fatigue

Question 14

What contributes to poor absorption?

Answer 14

Alcohol, coffee, diabetes, OCP, stress

Question 15

What is the correct name for B3?

Answer 15

Niacin

Question 16

Name 4 sources of B3

Answer 16

meat, poultry, almonds, legumes

Question 17

Name 3 functions of B3

Answer 17

Fatty acid biosynthesis, energy liberation from dietary fuels and precursor of enzyme NAD and NADH

Question 18

Name 3 therapeutic uses of B3

Answer 18

Pellagra, osteoarthritis, schizophrenia

Question 19

What is the name for B5

Answer 19

Pantothenic acid

Question 20

Name 4 sources of B5

Answer 20

Chicken, beef, oats and milk

Question 21

Name 4 functional uses of B5

Answer 21

precursor of CoA, produces adrenal hormones, produces antibodies and neurotransmitters

Question 22

Name 3 functional uses of B5

Answer 22

Wound healing, stress and depression

Question 23

Name 4 signs of deficiencies of B5

Answer 23

Fatigue, headaches, depression and nausea

Question 24

Name 4 contributions to deficiencies

Answer 24

Alcohol, coffee, stress and pregnancy

Question 25

What is the proper name for B6

Answer 25

Pyridoxine

Question 26

Name 4 sources of B6

Answer 26

wholegrain cereals, legumes, eggs and chicken

Question 27

Name 4 functions of B6

Answer 27

Converts tryptophan to niacin, synthesis of GABA, metabolises serotonin and metabolises carb/fat

Question 28

Name 4 therapeutic uses for B6

Answer 28

PMS, morning sickness, autism and elelvated homocysteine

Question 29

Name 4 signs of deficiencies of B6

Answer 29

Depression, fatigue, irritability and insomnia

Question 30

Name 4 factors contributing to loss of B6

Answer 30

Diabetes, coffee, pregnancy and alcohol

Question 31

What two nutrients are essential for activation of B6?

Answer 31

Zinc and B2

Question 32

What is the proper name for B9

Answer 32

Folic acid

Question 33

Name 4 sources of B9

Answer 33

Beans, eggs, yeast and green leafy veg

Question 34

Name 2 functions of B9

Answer 34

Amino acid metabolism and formation of SAMe

Question 35

Name 4 therapeutic uses of B9

Answer 35

Prevents neural tube defects, improves cognitive function in elderly, improves response to antidepressant and lowers homocysteine

Question 36

Name 4 signs of defiencies of B9

Answer 36

Anaemia, poor sleep, poor memory and irritability

Question 37

Name 4 contributing factors to deficiency

Answer 37

alcohol, antibiotic, coeliac and pregnancy

Question 38

What is the name of B12?

Answer 38

Cobalamin

Question 39

Name 4 sources of B12

Answer 39

Cheese, poultry, milk and eggs

Question 40

Name 4 functions of B12

Answer 40

Cofactor to CoA and methionine, NB for methylation, metabolism of folate and fatty acid synthesis

Question 41

Name 2 functional uses for B12

Answer 41

perninious anaemia and increased homocysteine

Question 42

Name 4 signs of deficiencies

Answer 42

Confusion, memory loss, depression and fatigue

Question 43

Name 4 contributions to deficiencies

Answer 43

Alcohol, diabetes, pregnancy and Crohns

Question 44

What is important for B12 absorption

Answer 44

Intrinsic factor