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Chapter-68 Vitamins

BOOK TITLE: Pharmacology for Medical Undergraduates

Author
1. Bhandari Prasan R
ISBN
9789352702718
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14244_69
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
8
Author Affiliations
1. SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
Chapter keywords
Vitamin, fat-soluble vitamin, water-soluble vitamin, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folic acid, ascorbic acid

Abstract

Vitamins are the organic substances required for normal metabolism. Daily needs supplied by well-balanced diet. Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K. Water-soluble vitamins include vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, Vitamin B6/pyridoxine, Vitamin B12, folic acid, and vitamin C/ascorbic acid. All these vitamins are discussed in this chapter along with their source, daily allowance, and uses. There are 11 flowcharts are also provided in this chapter which are self-explanatory and helpful for readers.

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