Vitamin Functions

Question 1

Vitamin A

Answer 1

Visual cycle
Stem cell differentiation
Immunity
Bone Growth

Question 2

Carotenoids

Answer 2

Precursor to vitamin A

Antioxidant

Question 3

Vitamin D

Answer 3

Bone health
Blood calcium regulation
Insulin formation/secretion
Anti-inflammatory
Prevents cancer/HD

Question 4

Vitamin E

Answer 4

Antioxidant
Anti-ageing mechanisms
Lowers HD risk

Question 5

Vitamin K

Answer 5

Blood clotting mechanisms
Bone formation
Protein synthesis in kidney/plasma

Question 6

Thiamine

Answer 6

Coenzyme in energy metabolism
Coenzyme for glucose breakdown, RNA/DNA synthesis, powering protein synthesis
Neurotransmitter/cell messenger

Question 7

Riboflavin

Answer 7

Supports antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase (reduces H2O2)
Necessary for extracting energy from glucose/fatty acids/amino acids

Question 8

Niacin

Answer 8

Cell growth
Metabolism regulation
Makes sex/stress hormones

Question 9

B6

Answer 9

Protein/amino acid metabolism
Gluconeogenesis
Works with folate/B12 to lower blood levels of honocystine
Supports healthy immune system
Releases glucose from glycogen

Question 10

Folate

Answer 10

Coenzyme for DNA synthesis
Cell division
Amio acid metabolism
Basic embryo development
Control of homocystine levels
Protection against colorectal cacer
Red blood cell maturation

Question 11

B12

Answer 11

Activates folate
DNA/blood cell synthesis
Helps maintain myelin sheath

Question 12

Pantothenic Acid

Answer 12

Metabolizes protein/carbs/fat

Building fatty acids

Question 13

Biotin

Answer 13

Coenzyme in amino acid metabolism/fatty acid synthesis/DNA synthesis
Coenzyme in fatty acid energy release

Question 14

Vitamin C

Answer 14

Antioxidant
Reduces chronic disease risk
Collagen synthesis in membranes
Aids synthesis of bile salts, seratonin, parts of DNA, and thyroid hormones

Question 15

Choline

Answer 15

Cell membrane function
Communication between cells
Methyl group metabolism support