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A Vitamin a Day Keeps What Away?
Test Your Knowledge
By Donna Smith
Good sources of vitamin B-6 include beef liver and kidney, salmon, Brewer's yeast, tuna, sunflower seeds, halibut, wheat germ, watermelon, banana, pork, chicken, potatoes, soybeans, spinach, green peas, dried beans and fortified cereals.
5. Vitamin B-12 (cobalamin) performs many important functions in the body, including:
A. Being required for proper tooth and bone formation; helping maintain the central nervous system; helping the body absorb calcium and phosphorous; and is crucial for proper growth and development. B. Aiding in the formation of red blood cells; helping the body metabolize carbohydrates, protein and fats; helping the body absorb calcium; helping maintain the central nervous system; and increasing energy.
And the answer is ...
B. Vitamin B-12 (cobalamin) aids in the formation of red blood cells, helps the body metabolize carbohydrates, protein and fats, helps the body absorb calcium, helps maintain the central nervous system and increases energy. Vitamin B-12 is water soluble, but unlike other water-soluble vitamins, it is stored in the liver. This vitamin is also sensitive to ultraviolet light. Lack of vitamin B-12 could cause a sore tongue, pernicious anemia, loss of appetite, nervousness, depression, slow growth in children, fatigue, loss of balance and brain damage. Vitamin B-12 is not known to be toxic in high doses. Good sources of vitamin B-12 include beef liver and kidney, chicken liver, salmon, tuna, halibut, lean beef, yogurt, milk, cheese and eggs.
6. Vitamin B-3 (niacin) performs many important functions in the body, including:
A. Increasing energy; maintaining normal function of the nervous system; helping reduce cholesterol levels in the blood as well as improving circulation; helping the body metabolize fat, sugar and protein; keeping the skin and tongue healthy; and helping maintain a healthy digestive system.Comments
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