vitamins
Essential dietary micronutrients
Vitamins are organic compounds essential to health that the body cannot produce in sufficient quantities, so they must come from food or supplements.
They're identified by letters—A, B, C, D, E, K—with some subdivided by number: B6, B12.
Take your vitamins.
The singular vitamin usually appears with its letter: vitamin C, vitamin D deficiency.
Vitamin C deficiency disease
- beriberiVitamin B1 deficiency disease
- pellagraNiacin-lack illness
- ricketsNutritional bone-weakening illness
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
malnutrition · fatigue · weakness · bleeding · bruising · dermatitis · glossitis · paresthesia
Highest academic mark
- B1Alphanumeric designation marker
- B6Water-soluble essential nutrient
- B12Cobalt-containing essential nutrient
- CThird alphabet letter
D · E · K · thiamine · riboflavin · niacin · folate · biotin
Enclosed dose container
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- gummySticky and soft
- pillSolid medicine dose
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
daily · probiotic · nutraceutical · chewable · liquid · dropper · fortified · time-release
Fraction reaching active circulation
- micronutrientsVital substances needed minimally
- varietyState of being diverse
- portionDivided share given
- cookingPreparing food with heat
raw · water-soluble · fat-soluble · enriched · processed · nutrient-dense · synergy · pairing
Edible seed-bearing crops
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
- dairyMilk-based foods collectively
- meatAnimal tissue for food
- fishGilled aquatic vertebrate
legumes · nuts · seeds · eggs · liver · citrus · mushrooms · shellfish
Cellular nutrient conversion
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- immunityProtected from harm
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- coenzymeEnzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
scurvy
Vitamin C deficiency disease
- beriberiVitamin B1 deficiency disease
- pellagraNiacin-lack illness
- ricketsNutritional bone-weakening illness
anemia · malnutrition · fatigue · weakness · bleeding · bruising · dermatitis · glossitis · paresthesia · immunosuppression
A
Highest academic mark
- B1Alphanumeric designation marker
- B6Water-soluble essential nutrient
- B12Cobalt-containing essential nutrient
C · D · E · K · thiamine · riboflavin · niacin · folate · biotin · retinol
capsule
Enclosed dose container
dosage · daily · probiotic · nutraceutical · chewable · liquid · dropper · fortified · time-release · megadose
bioavailability
Fraction reaching active circulation
- micronutrientsVital substances needed minimally
- varietyState of being diverse
- portionDivided share given
cooking · raw · water-soluble · fat-soluble · enriched · processed · nutrient-dense · synergy · pairing
fruits
Edible seed-bearing crops
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
- dairyMilk-based foods collectively
- meatAnimal tissue for food
fish · legumes · nuts · seeds · eggs · liver · citrus · mushrooms · shellfish · poultry
metabolism
Cellular nutrient conversion
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- immunityProtected from harm
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- healthhealth, wellness, vitality, fitness, well-being
- medicinedoctor, doctors, hospital, medicine, surgery
- kids' healthhealthy habits, hygiene, nutrition, wellness, healthy eating
- morning routinewaking up, alarm, breakfast, shower, tea
- Child Healthcheckups, immunizations, vaccinations, well-child visits, growth charts
- child nutritionbaby food, balanced diet, balanced meals, breakfast, calcium
vitaminspoisons
Harmful ingested substances
toxins · carcinogens · pollutants · empty calories · junk food
vitaminsdrugs
Therapeutic chemical compounds
narcotics · stimulants · depressants · recreational drugs · alcohol
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