Vitamins-Water Soluble

Question 1

What does it mean when our bodies readily excrete these in our urine?

Answer 1

It means that once our body has reached the amount that we need from our diet, it will excrete the rest of the vitamin out

Question 2

What are the 2 vitamins that are water soluble?

Answer 2

Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C

Question 3

What are the 2 vitamins that need to be taken everyday because our bodies naturally excrete the excess amount not used the day prior?

Answer 3

Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C

Question 4

Ascorbic Acid is also known as?

Answer 4

Vitamin C

Question 5

Indications for Admin:
Deficiency (scurvy is severe deficiency)
Enhanced PO iron absorption
Wound healing

Signs of deficiency:
Gingivitis
Hair and tooth loss
Nosebleeds, easy brushing, delayed healing

Adverse drug effects:
Kidney stones due to increase of iron absorption

What vitamin am I??

Answer 5

Ascorbic Acid-Vitamin C