Consists of 8 naturally occuring tocopherols. Apparently, a-tocopherol is the most active. Good sources: Vegetable oils, margarine, wheat germ, nuts, dark green veggies, and whole grains. Liver and eggs contain moderate amounts.
Biotin
February 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
HTML clipboard Good sources: Cheese, egg yolks, milk, peanut butter, & liver. DRI: 20-30 mg/d Functions: Co-enzyme in glucose production and fat synthesis. Required for the proper function of pyruvate carboxylase. Deficiencies: Pale, dry skin; depression; poor appetite (not common). Toxicities: None known
Pantothenic Acid
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Pantothenic Acid means “It’s everywhere.” Apparently they named it this because it can be found in a number of sources. Good sources: Liver, broccoli, and egg yolks. DRI: 4-5 mg/d. No RDA has been set. Functions: It is the precursor to Co-enzyme A (CoA) as in acetyl CoA or succinyl CoA. Deficiencies: Not well characterized [...]
Pantothenic Acid
February 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It means “It’s everywhere.” Apparently they named it this because it can be found in a number of sources. Good sources: Liver, broccoli, and egg yolks. DRI: 4-5 mg/d. No RDA has been set. Functions: It is the precursor to Co-enzyme A (CoA) as in acetyl CoA or succinyl CoA (see glycolysis or Kreb’s cycle). [...]
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
February 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Riboflavin is needed for the formation of flavin mononucleotide (FMN, seen in Complex I of the ETS) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD, from Step 6 of the Krebs). Below is a diagram that shows their structures. Riboflavin is light-sensitive! That’s why you won’t see milk in a clear bottle or container. Good sources: Milk, eggs, [...]
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