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CHAPTER 6
       Vitamins

Eleanor D. Schlenker




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Vitamins
   Criteria used to define a compound as a
    vitamin:
     It must be an organic dietary substance that is not
      an energy-producing carbohydrate, fat, or protein
     It is needed in very small quantities to perform a
      particular metabolic function or prevent an
      associated deficiency disease
     It cannot be manufactured by the body and
      therefore must be supplied in food



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Vitamins: Basic Concepts
   As our understanding of vitamins has
    expanded, the following important concepts
    have emerged:
     Individual vitamins are multifunctional
     One vitamin cannot substitute for another vitamin
     Vitamins work together in carrying out body
      functions
     Vitamins function best when all are present in the
      appropriate proportions



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Classification of Vitamins
   Vitamins have been grouped according to
    their solubility in either fat or water
       Fat-soluble vitamins
         • A, D, E, and K
         • Closely associated with body lipids and are easily stored
       Water-soluble vitamins
         • Vitamin C and the B-complex family
         • Easily absorbed and transported
         • Cannot be stored except in the general sense of tissue
           saturation




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Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin A
 Generic name for a group of compounds

  having similar biologic activity: retinol, retinal,
  and retinoic acid




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Fat-Soluble Vitamins – Cont’d
   There are two dietary forms of vitamin A:
    1.   Preformed vitamin A (retinol)
          • Natural form of vitamin A found only in animal foods and
            usually associated with fat
    2.   Provitamin A (beta-carotene)
          • Plants cannot synthesize vitamin A but instead produce a
            family of compounds called carotenoids
          • Beta-carotene, converted to vitamin A in the body,
            provides about 21% of the total vitamin A intake in the
            United States
          • Poor conversion of carotenoids to vitamin A may
            contribute to vitamin A deficiency in developing countries
            where persons depend on plant sources

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Absorption of Vitamin A
   Various materials are needed for the
    absorption of vitamin A or beta-carotene:
       Bile salts
       Pancreatic lipase
       Dietary fat




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Conversion of Beta-Carotene
   Beta-carotene can be absorbed and used by
    the body in its original form or be converted to
    vitamin A
   Carotenoids are important both as vitamin A
    precursors and as phytochemicals




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Transport and Storage of Vitamin
               A
   The route of absorption of both vitamin A and
    the carotenoids parallels that of fat
   The liver contains up to 85% of the body’s
    total supply of Vitamin A
   A prophylactic dose of vitamin A every 6
    months prevents deficiency in developing
    countries




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Functions of Vitamin A
   Visual adaptation to light and darkness
   Generalized actions that affect the integrity of:
     Body coverings and linings (epithelial tissues)
     Growth
     Immune response
     Reproductive function




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Vitamin A Deficiency

   Vision
       Normal rhodopsin cannot be made and the rods
        and cones of the retina become increasingly
        sensitive to changes in light, causing night
        blindness
       Reversed with retinol injection




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Vitamin A Deficiency – Cont’d

   Cell differentiation
       Keratinization: dry and flat cells
         • Eye—xerophthalmia and blindness
         • Respiratory tract—dryness and loss of cilia
         • Gastrointestinal tract—dryness, poor digestion, and
           absorption
         • Skin—dry and scaly, follicular hyperkeratosis
         • Tooth formation—ameloblasts do not develop




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Vitamin A Deficiency – Cont’d
   Growth
     Essential for growth of bones and soft tissues
     Controls protein synthesis and mitosis
     Excessive intakes also cause poor bone health
   Reproduction
       Normal sexual maturation and function
       Gene expression and fetal development
   Immunity
       Lack of epithelial and mucosal barrier
       Direct effect on cell-mediated and antibody-mediated
        immunity

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Vitamin A Requirement
Influencing Factors
 A number of variables can modify the vitamin

  A needs of a given individual:
   Liver stores
   Intake of preformed versus provitamin A
   Illness and infection
   Gastrointestinal or hepatic defects




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Vitamin A Requirement – Cont’d

Causes of Vitamin A Deficiency
 Inadequate dietary intake

       Poor food selection and fast food
   Poor absorption or metabolism
     Lack of bile or dietary fat
     Inadequate conversion of beta-carotene
     Liver or intestinal disease

   High intake of alcohol


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Vitamin A Requirement – Cont’d

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
 For vitamin A the RDA is the amount required

  to maintain optimum liver stores
     The RDA for men ages 19 and over is set at 900 µg
     The RDA for women of this age is 700 µg
     The RDA increases to 770 µg in pregnancy and
      1300 µg in lactation




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Vitamin A Toxicity
   Hypervitaminosis A
     High-potency supplements
     UL is 3000 µg/day
     Especially dangerous in pregnancy




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Food Sources of Vitamin A
   Animal sources:
       Liver, milk, cheese, butter, egg yolk, and fish
   Nonanimal products:
     Margarine, ready-to-eat cereals, and cereal bars
      are being fortified with vitamin A
     Deep yellow, orange, red, and dark green
      vegetables and fruits, contain carotenoid
      precursors of vitamin A
     Carotenoids are more available from cooked
      vegetables


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Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Vitamin D
 A prohormone and in its active form functions as

  a hormone
 Chemically, vitamin D is a sterol and its

  precursor found in human skin is the lipid
  molecule 7-dehydrocholesterol




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Fat-Soluble Vitamins – Cont’d
Vitamin D – Cont’d
 Two forms:

  1.   Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)
        • Formed by irradiating ergosterol found in ergot (a
           fungus growing on rye and other cereal grains) and
           yeast
  2.   Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3)
        • Formed by the action of ultraviolet light from the sun on
           the 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin
         • Found naturally in fish liver oils



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Vitamin D
Absorption
 Absorbed in the small intestine along with fat

 Malabsorption diseases, such as celiac
  disease, cystic fibrosis, and Crohn’s disease
  or pancreatic insufficiency, hinder vitamin D
  absorption




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Vitamin D – Cont’d
Active Hormone Synthesis
 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol [1,25(OH)2D3]

  has the chemical name of calcitriol
     Calcitriol is produced by the combined action of
      the skin, liver, and kidneys, an overall process
      referred to as the vitamin D endocrine system
     Vitamin D3 is used and metabolized in the same
      way whether obtained from skin synthesis or from
      food



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Functions of Vitamin D Hormone
   Associated with calcium and phosphorus
    metabolism and their absorption and
    deposition in bone tissue
   Acts on many tissues and functions
    throughout the body
     Cell growth
     Muscle strength
     Immune function
     Insulin levels
     Hypertension and cardiovascular disease

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Vitamin D Deficiency
Bone Disease
 Without sufficient vitamin D, the body cannot
  absorb the calcium needed to build normal
  bones
 Children develop rickets

 Adults develop osteomalacia

 Osteoporosis has different causes

 Breastfed infants need vitamin D
  supplements
 Role in renal osteodystrophy


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Vitamin D Requirements
Dietary Reference Intake
 Needs are affected by sun exposure and skin

  synthesis
 Vitamin D has an Adequate Intake (AI), not

  an RDA
 Persons between 6 months and 50 years of
  age need 5 µg (200 IU)




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Vitamin D Requirements – Cont’d
Dietary Reference Intake – Cont’d
 For persons 51 to 70 years, the AI increases

  to 10 µg (400 IU)
 For those ages 71 and older, it increases to

  15 µg (600 IU)
     The elevated AI for those over age 70 points to
      their critical need to maintain bone mass and their
      limited ability to synthesize vitamin D in their skin




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Food Sources of Vitamin D
   Fatty fish such as mackerel
   A small amount occurs in egg yolk
   Vitamin D-fortified milk, margarine, juices,
    and ready-to-eat cereals
   Vitamin D2 is found only in yeast
   Vitamin D3 is found mostly in fish liver oils
    and is the form added to fortified foods



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Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin E
 Vitamin E is the generic name given to a

  group of compounds with similar physiologic
  activity
     Includes eight fat-soluble, 6-hydroxychroman
      compounds having some degree of the biologic
      activity of alpha-tocopherol




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Fat-Soluble Vitamins – Cont’d
Absorption
 Absorbed in the micelles with the aid of bile

 Stored in the liver and adipose tissue, where
  it is held in bulk liquid droplets




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Functions of Vitamin E
   Acts as an antioxidant in destroying
    molecules called free radicals
   Free radicals are elements or molecules with
    unpaired electrons that attack double bonds
    in membranes and other body tissues




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Functions of Vitamin E – Cont’d
   Changes caused by the “oxidation” of these
    double bonds affects the function of these
    membranes and tissues
   Partners with selenium
   Unproven role in preventing chronic disease
    and aging changes in tissues
   May ameliorate toxicity associated with
    chemotherapy



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Vitamin E Deficiency
   Disastrous effects on red blood cells
       This vitamin E deficiency disease is called
        hemolytic anemia
       Sometimes observed in newborns
   Disrupts the making of myelin, the protective
    lipid covering of the nerve cell axons
   Degeneration of the pigment in the rods and
    cones of the retina



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Vitamin E Requirement
Dietary Reference Intakes
 Approximately 80% of the vitamin E from

  dietary sources, including fortified foods, is
  alpha-tocopherol
       Approximately 20% comes from other forms
   RDA for ages 14 and older:
       15 mg for males and females




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Food Sources of Vitamin E
   Richest dietary sources of vitamin E are
    vegetable oils
   Sunflower, safflower, canola, corn, and olive
    oils
   Nuts and peanut butter
   Certain vegetables and fruits, especially
    tomatoes
   Fortified ready-to-eat cereals


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Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin K
 Forms

     Phylloquinone
       • Found in plants, named for its chemical structure
       • Major dietary form and is widely distributed in both
         animal and vegetable foods
     Menaquinone
       • Synthesized by intestinal bacteria
     Menadione
       • Water-soluble analogue of vitamin K, can be absorbed
         directly into the portal blood

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Absorption of Vitamin K
   Phylloquinone and menaquinone require
    pancreatic lipase and bile salts for absorption
   Packaged in the intestinal chylomicrons
   Travel via the lymphatic system and then the
    portal blood to the liver
   In the liver, vitamin K is stored in small
    amounts
   Rapidly excreted after administration of
    therapeutic doses

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Functional Roles of Vitamin K
Blood Clotting
 Initiates the synthesis of four blood-clotting

  factors in the liver
 Controls the liver synthesis of other proteins

  that regulate the speed and duration of
  coagulation
Bone Metabolism
 Stimulates the synthesis of osteocalcin and

  other proteins that are important in bone

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Vitamin K Deficiency and Clinical
          Application
   Neonatology
       Prophylactic dose soon after birth
   Malabsorption problems
       Defects in fat absorption impair vitamin K
        absorption
   Drug therapy
       Anticlotting drugs require consistent intake of
        vitamin K




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Vitamin K Requirement
Dietary Reference Intake
 AI for men ages 19 and over is 120 µg/day

 AI for women ages 19 and over is 90 µg/day

 This amount of vitamin K is adequate to
  preserve blood clotting
 Unsure how much is needed for optimum

  bone health



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Food Sources of Vitamin K

   Phylloquinone is found in many vegetables,
    highest in dark green vegetables and liver
   Menaquinones occur in milk, meat, and
    certain cheeses




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Water-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin C
 Associated with the search for the cause of

  the ancient hemorrhagic disease scurvy
Absorption, Transport and Storage
 Easily absorbed from the small intestine but

  requires the presence of acid
 Distributed throughout body tissues

 Excess is excreted in the urine




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Functions of Vitamin C
   Antioxidant
       Helps to take up the free oxygen arising from cell
        metabolism, making it unavailable to fuel the
        destructive actions of free radicals
   Formation of intercellular cement
       Helps build and maintain many body tissues,
        including bone matrix, cartilage, dentin, collagen,
        and connective tissue




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Functions of Vitamin C – Cont’d
   Support of general body metabolism
      Important in many metabolically active tissues
      Helps in the formation of hemoglobin and the
       development of red blood cells by:
         1. Promoting iron absorption
         2. Assisting in the removal of iron from the protein-iron
              complex called ferritin
      Assists carnitine synthesis
      Assists peptide hormone synthesis
      Breakdown of drugs and other foreign molecules



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Functions of Vitamin C – Cont’d
Clinical Applications
 Wound healing

 Fever and infection

 Growth

 Stress and body response

 Chronic disease prevention




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Vitamin C Requirement
Dietary Reference Intake
 Current Dietary Reference Intake takes into

  account the need for antioxidant protection of
  body tissues
 For men the RDA is 90 mg

 For women the RDA is 75 mg

 Cigarette smokers require an additional 35
  mg each day


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Food Sources of Vitamin C
   Best known food sources of vitamin C are
    citrus fruits and tomatoes
   Broccoli, salad greens, strawberries,
    watermelon, cabbage, and sweet potatoes
    are other good sources




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The B Vitamins
   All water soluble but with unique metabolic
    functions
   Serve as coenzyme partners with cell
    enzymes that control energy metabolism and
    build tissues
   Thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin associated
    with classic deficiency diseases




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The B Vitamins – Cont’d
   Recently discovered coenzyme factors—
    vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), pantothenic acid, and
    biotin
   Important blood-forming factors—folate and
    vitamin B12 (cobalamin)




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Thiamin
   A water-soluble and fairly stable vitamin
   Destroyed in alkaline solutions
   Name comes from its chemical ringlike
    structure (thiazole ring)




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Thiamin – Cont’d
   Absorbed efficiently in the acid environment
    of the upper small intestine before the acidity
    of the food mass is buffered by the alkaline
    secretions from the pancreas
   Carbohydrate increases the need for thiamin,
    whereas fat and protein spare thiamin




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Functions of Thiamin
   Control agent in energy metabolism
   Combines with phosphorus to form hiamin
    pyrophosphate (TPP)
   TPP serves as a coenzyme in key reactions
    involving glucose




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Deficiency Symptoms of Thiamin

   Classic deficiency disease is beriberi
   Gastrointestinal: anorexia, constipation,
    gastric atony, and poor HCl secretion
   Nervous: Diminished alertness and reflex
    responses, general apathy, and fatigue
   Cardiovascular: Heart muscle weakens,
    leading to cardiac failure and edema
   Musculoskeletal: Chronic pain


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Thiamin Requirement
Dietary Reference Intake
 Minimum requirement is 0.3 mg/1000 kcal

 RDA is set at 1.2 mg for adult men and 1.1
  mg for adult women
 Extra is needed during pregnancy and

  lactation
 Excess thiamin is excreted by the kidneys

 No UL has been established




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Clinical Conditions That Influence
          Thiamin Needs
   Alcohol abuse
   Acute illness or disease
   Normal growth and development
   Use of diuretics
   Gastric bypass surgery




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Food Sources of Thiamin
   Widespread in plant and animal foods
   Major sources in the American diet:
       Whole and enriched breads and ready-to-eat
        cereals, and legumes
   Good food sources include lean pork and
    beef




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Riboflavin

   Yellow-green fluorescent pigment that forms
    yellowish brown, needlelike crystals
   Easily destroyed by light and irradiation




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Absorption of Riboflavin
   Absorbed in the upper section of the small
    intestine
   Hindered by bulk fiber supplements such as
    psyllium
   Small amounts stored in the liver and kidney




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Functions of Riboflavin
   Part of the cell enzymes called flavoproteins
   Active in both energy production and
    deamination
       Deamination is the removal of a nitrogen-
        containing amino group from an existing amino
        acid so a new amino acid can be formed




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Deficiency Symptoms of
                 Riboflavin
   Results in the condition termed
    ariboflavinosis
   Tissue inflammation and breakdown and poor
    healing of even minor injuries
   Sometimes occurs in newborns
       Riboflavin is destroyed by light and so deficiency
        can occur in infants treated with phototherapy




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Riboflavin Requirement
Dietary Reference Intake
 RDA based on the amount needed to sustain

  optimum levels of the flavoprotein enzymes
       1.3 mg/day for adolescent and adult men
       1.1 mg/day for adolescent and adult women
   No UL set, but high-dose supplements still
    carry a risk




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Riboflavin Requirement – Cont’d
Risk Groups
 Patients on hemodialysis

 Pregnant and lactating women and infants
  and children
 People who engage in regular physical

  activity




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Food Sources of Riboflavin
   Major sources of riboflavin are milk and
    cheese
       Riboflavin is destroyed by exposure to light;
        therefore milk is usually packaged in cardboard or
        opaque plastic containers
       Breast milk stored in clear glass or plastic
        containers may lose riboflavin
   Other good sources of riboflavin are meat,
    whole or enriched grains and ready-to-eat
    cereals, and vegetables

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Niacin
   In 1937 a researcher at the University of
    Wisconsin associated niacin with pellagra by
    using it to cure a related disease (black
    tongue) in dogs
   Two forms of niacin have been identified:
    1.   Nicotinic acid
    2.   Nicotinamide




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Niacin – Cont’d
   Stable to acid and heat
   Forms a white powder when crystallized
   The amino acid tryptophan can be converted
    to niacin in the body
     60 mg tryptophan can produce 1 mg niacin
     Measured in niacin equivalents (NE)




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Functions of Niacin
   Two coenzyme forms
    1. Nicotinamide-adenine dinucleotide (NAD)
    2. Nicotinamide-adenine dinucleotide phosphate
       (NADP)
   Partners with riboflavin in systems that
    convert amino acids and glycerol to glucose
    and oxidize the glucose to release energy




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Functions of Niacin – Cont’d
   Pharmacologic dosages of nicotinic acid have
    been prescribed for cardiovascular patients in
    an effort to raise blood high-density
    lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels and
    reduce blood low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
    cholesterol and triglyceride levels
   This treatment carries some degree of risk
    and requires careful supervision
       At high levels, niacin is a vasodilator


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Niacin Requirement
Dietary Reference Intake
 RDA measured in niacin equivalents (NE)

 16 mg NE/day for adolescent and adult men

 14 mg NE/day for adolescent and adult
  women




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Niacin Requirement – Cont’d
   Increase in niacin is needed for the following:
     Rapid growth
     Pregnancy and lactation
     Physical activity
     Tissue replacement after surgery or trauma




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Food Sources of Niacin
   Meat and dairy products are major sources of
    niacin and also high in tryptophan
   Other foods include peanuts, dried beans and
    peas, and whole grain or enriched breads
    and cereals
   Corn and rice are relatively poor sources
    because they are low in tryptophan




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Pantothenic Acid
   Synthesized by intestinal bacteria and
    present in a wide variety of foods
       Deficiency is unlikely
Absorption and Metabolism
 Absorbed in the intestine and combines with

  phosphorus to make the active molecule
  acetyl coenzyme A (CoA)
 No known toxicity or natural deficiency




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Pantothenic Acid – Cont’d
Functions
 Controls metabolic reactions involving

  carbohydrates, fat, and protein
Requirements
 5 mg/day for all adults will replace the

  pantothenic acid lost daily in the urine
Food Sources
 Found in both plant and animal foods

      Good sources include egg yolk, milk, and broccoli

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Biotin
   Sulfur-containing vitamin
   Natural deficiency is unknown
       May occur in patients receiving long-term total
        parenteral nutrition without biotin
   Avidin, a protein found in raw egg white,
    binds biotin and prevents its absorption
       Cooking denatures this protein and destroys its
        ability to bind biotin
   No known toxicity for biotin


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Biotin – Cont’d
Functions
 Partners with acetyl coenzyme A (CoA) in
  reactions that transfer carbon dioxide from
  one compound to another
     Synthesis of fatty acids
     Carbon dioxide fixation to form purines
Requirements
 30 µg/day for all adults

 Intestinal bacterial synthesis also adds to the
  body’s supply

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Food Sources of Biotin
   Found in many foods
   Bioavailability varies greatly
   Biotin in corn and soy is well absorbed
   Biotin in wheat is generally unavailable




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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
   Chemical structure of vitamin B6 is a pyridine
    ring
   Three forms occur in nature:
       Pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine
       All three forms are equally active in the body as
        precursors of the coenzyme pyridoxal phosphate
        (B6-PO4), or PLP




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Absorption of Vitamin B6
             (Pyridoxine)
   Absorbed in the upper segment of the small
    intestine
   Stored in muscle but found in tissues
    throughout the body




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Functions of Vitamin B6
   Coenzyme in more than 100 amino acid
    reactions involving the synthesis of important
    proteins:
     Neurotransmitters
     Amino group transfer
     Sulfur transfer
     Niacin
     Hemoglobin
     Immune function



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Functions of Vitamin B6 – Cont’d
   Coenzyme in fat metabolism
       PLP converts the essential fatty acid linoleic acid
        to arachidonic acid




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Vitamin B6 Deficiency
   Vitamin B6 holds a key to a number of clinical
    problems:
     Anemia
     Central nervous system changes
     Physiologic demands in pregnancy
     Blood homocysteine levels
     Medications




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Vitamin B6 Requirement
Dietary Reference Intakes
 High protein intake increases the need for

  vitamin B6
   Men and women ages 19 to 50 years need 1.3
    mg/day
   Men over age 50 require 1.7 mg/day, and women
    of this age require 1.5 mg/day




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Vitamin B6 Toxicity
   Toxicity in women taking supplements 1000
    times the RDA to alleviate premenstrual
    syndrome
   Interferes with muscle coordination and
    damages the nervous system
   UL is 100 mg/day




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Food Sources of Vitamin B6
   Many foods contain pyridoxine in small
    amounts
   Good sources include whole or fortified grain
    products, legumes, meat, poultry, bananas,
    and potatoes
   Highest contributor of pyridoxine to the diets
    of U.S. adults is ready-to-eat cereals




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Folate

   Named from Latin word for leaf because it
    was first extracted from dark leafy vegetables
   Folic acid is seldom found naturally but is
    used in supplements
       85% absorbed
   Naturally occurring food folate is
    pteroylpolyglutamate
       50% absorbed




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Functions of Folate
   Folate is the coenzyme with the important
    task of attaching single carbons to metabolic
    compounds
   Key molecules formed in this process include:
     Purines
     Thymine
     Hemoglobin




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Folate Deficiency

Factors Associated With Folate Deficiency
 Lack of gastric acid

 Chemotherapy

 Anticonvulsant medications




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Folate Deficiency – Cont’d

Clinical Implications of Folate Deficiency
 Anemia that responds to folate supplementation

       Most likely in pregnant women, growing infants, and
        young children
   Inappropriately high blood homocysteine levels:
       Uncertain effects on cardiovascular disease,
        osteoporosis, and age-related cognitive impairment




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Folate Requirements
Folate and Birth Defects
 Plays essential role in the formation and

  closure of the neural tube in the early weeks
  of fetal development
 Demands that mother be in good folate status

  before becoming pregnant; supplementation
  after pregnancy is confirmed too late to
  prevent damage to the fetus



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Folate Requirements – Cont’d
Folate and Birth Defects – Cont’d
 Folate deficiency early in pregnancy can

  result in a neural tube defect in the
  developing fetus
     Mandatory folate fortification of flour or uncooked
      grain
     Incidence of NTDs has declined
     Concern that it may mask vitamin B12 deficiency




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Folate Requirements – Cont’d
Dietary Reference Intakes
 RDA for adolescents and adults of all ages is

  400 µg/day
 Increases to 600 µg/day in pregnancy to

  support fetal and maternal tissue growth
 Women of childbearing age should consume
  at least 400 µg/day of folate
 Fortification has increased intakes by as

  much as 200 µg/day

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Food Sources of Folate
   Good sources include dark green leafy
    vegetables, citrus fruits, tomatoes,
    cantaloupe, and legumes
   Fortified grains and ready-to-eat cereals are
    important sources




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Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
   A complex red crystal of high molecular
    weight with a single cobalt atom at its core
   Occurs as a protein complex in foods of
    animal origin only




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Absorption of Vitamin B12
            (Cobalamin)
   Gastric acid is required to separate the
    vitamin from its protein complex
   Vitamin is bound to a specific glycoprotein
    called intrinsic factor secreted by the mucosal
    cells lining the stomach
   Intestinal absorption occurs in the ileum




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Functions of Vitamin B12
   Participates in amino acid metabolism and
    the formation of the heme portion of
    hemoglobin
   Involved in the synthesis of important lipids
    and proteins that form the myelin sheath
    covering the nerves of the brain and spinal
    cord




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Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Deficiency Symptoms
   Disrupted formation of red blood cells,
    resulting in production of megaloblastic cells
    (megaloblastic anemia)
   Damage to the nerves of the brain and spinal
    cord with changes in cognitive function,
    judgment, and personality




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Vitamin B12 Deficiency – Cont’d
Deficiency Diseases
 Pernicious anemia

     Results from lack of intrinsic factor
     Treated with injections of vitamin B12




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Vitamin B12 Deficiency – Cont’d
Deficiency Diseases – Cont’d
 Vitamin B12 deficiency in older adults

       Results from a lack of gastric acid
       Treated with injections of vitamin B12 or use of B12
        fortified foods (this form of B12 does not require
        gastric acid for absorption)
   Excessively high blood folate levels
    ameliorate anemia, but exacerbate cognitive
    losses


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Vitamin B12 Requirements
   Needed in minute amounts
   RDA is 2.4 µg for both younger and older
    adults




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Food Sources of Vitamin B12

   Found naturally only in animal foods
   Rich sources include lean meat, fish,
    poultry, milk, eggs, and cheese
   Vitamin B12—fortified grains, cereals,
    juices, and soy milk or supplements




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Ch 6 ppt

  • 1. CHAPTER 6 Vitamins Eleanor D. Schlenker Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc.
  • 2. Vitamins  Criteria used to define a compound as a vitamin:  It must be an organic dietary substance that is not an energy-producing carbohydrate, fat, or protein  It is needed in very small quantities to perform a particular metabolic function or prevent an associated deficiency disease  It cannot be manufactured by the body and therefore must be supplied in food Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 2
  • 3. Vitamins: Basic Concepts  As our understanding of vitamins has expanded, the following important concepts have emerged:  Individual vitamins are multifunctional  One vitamin cannot substitute for another vitamin  Vitamins work together in carrying out body functions  Vitamins function best when all are present in the appropriate proportions Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 3
  • 4. Classification of Vitamins  Vitamins have been grouped according to their solubility in either fat or water  Fat-soluble vitamins • A, D, E, and K • Closely associated with body lipids and are easily stored  Water-soluble vitamins • Vitamin C and the B-complex family • Easily absorbed and transported • Cannot be stored except in the general sense of tissue saturation Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 4
  • 5. Fat-Soluble Vitamins Vitamin A  Generic name for a group of compounds having similar biologic activity: retinol, retinal, and retinoic acid Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 5
  • 6. Fat-Soluble Vitamins – Cont’d  There are two dietary forms of vitamin A: 1. Preformed vitamin A (retinol) • Natural form of vitamin A found only in animal foods and usually associated with fat 2. Provitamin A (beta-carotene) • Plants cannot synthesize vitamin A but instead produce a family of compounds called carotenoids • Beta-carotene, converted to vitamin A in the body, provides about 21% of the total vitamin A intake in the United States • Poor conversion of carotenoids to vitamin A may contribute to vitamin A deficiency in developing countries where persons depend on plant sources Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 6
  • 7. Absorption of Vitamin A  Various materials are needed for the absorption of vitamin A or beta-carotene:  Bile salts  Pancreatic lipase  Dietary fat Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 7
  • 8. Conversion of Beta-Carotene  Beta-carotene can be absorbed and used by the body in its original form or be converted to vitamin A  Carotenoids are important both as vitamin A precursors and as phytochemicals Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 8
  • 9. Transport and Storage of Vitamin A  The route of absorption of both vitamin A and the carotenoids parallels that of fat  The liver contains up to 85% of the body’s total supply of Vitamin A  A prophylactic dose of vitamin A every 6 months prevents deficiency in developing countries Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 9
  • 10. Functions of Vitamin A  Visual adaptation to light and darkness  Generalized actions that affect the integrity of:  Body coverings and linings (epithelial tissues)  Growth  Immune response  Reproductive function Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 10
  • 11. Vitamin A Deficiency  Vision  Normal rhodopsin cannot be made and the rods and cones of the retina become increasingly sensitive to changes in light, causing night blindness  Reversed with retinol injection Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 11
  • 12. Vitamin A Deficiency – Cont’d  Cell differentiation  Keratinization: dry and flat cells • Eye—xerophthalmia and blindness • Respiratory tract—dryness and loss of cilia • Gastrointestinal tract—dryness, poor digestion, and absorption • Skin—dry and scaly, follicular hyperkeratosis • Tooth formation—ameloblasts do not develop Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 12
  • 13. Vitamin A Deficiency – Cont’d  Growth  Essential for growth of bones and soft tissues  Controls protein synthesis and mitosis  Excessive intakes also cause poor bone health  Reproduction  Normal sexual maturation and function  Gene expression and fetal development  Immunity  Lack of epithelial and mucosal barrier  Direct effect on cell-mediated and antibody-mediated immunity Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 13
  • 14. Vitamin A Requirement Influencing Factors  A number of variables can modify the vitamin A needs of a given individual:  Liver stores  Intake of preformed versus provitamin A  Illness and infection  Gastrointestinal or hepatic defects Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 14
  • 15. Vitamin A Requirement – Cont’d Causes of Vitamin A Deficiency  Inadequate dietary intake  Poor food selection and fast food  Poor absorption or metabolism  Lack of bile or dietary fat  Inadequate conversion of beta-carotene  Liver or intestinal disease  High intake of alcohol Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 15
  • 16. Vitamin A Requirement – Cont’d Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)  For vitamin A the RDA is the amount required to maintain optimum liver stores  The RDA for men ages 19 and over is set at 900 µg  The RDA for women of this age is 700 µg  The RDA increases to 770 µg in pregnancy and 1300 µg in lactation Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 16
  • 17. Vitamin A Toxicity  Hypervitaminosis A  High-potency supplements  UL is 3000 µg/day  Especially dangerous in pregnancy Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 17
  • 18. Food Sources of Vitamin A  Animal sources:  Liver, milk, cheese, butter, egg yolk, and fish  Nonanimal products:  Margarine, ready-to-eat cereals, and cereal bars are being fortified with vitamin A  Deep yellow, orange, red, and dark green vegetables and fruits, contain carotenoid precursors of vitamin A  Carotenoids are more available from cooked vegetables Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 18
  • 19. Fat-Soluble Vitamins Vitamin D  A prohormone and in its active form functions as a hormone  Chemically, vitamin D is a sterol and its precursor found in human skin is the lipid molecule 7-dehydrocholesterol Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 19
  • 20. Fat-Soluble Vitamins – Cont’d Vitamin D – Cont’d  Two forms: 1. Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) • Formed by irradiating ergosterol found in ergot (a fungus growing on rye and other cereal grains) and yeast 2. Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) • Formed by the action of ultraviolet light from the sun on the 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin • Found naturally in fish liver oils Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 20
  • 21. Vitamin D Absorption  Absorbed in the small intestine along with fat  Malabsorption diseases, such as celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, and Crohn’s disease or pancreatic insufficiency, hinder vitamin D absorption Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 21
  • 22. Vitamin D – Cont’d Active Hormone Synthesis  1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol [1,25(OH)2D3] has the chemical name of calcitriol  Calcitriol is produced by the combined action of the skin, liver, and kidneys, an overall process referred to as the vitamin D endocrine system  Vitamin D3 is used and metabolized in the same way whether obtained from skin synthesis or from food Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 22
  • 23. Functions of Vitamin D Hormone  Associated with calcium and phosphorus metabolism and their absorption and deposition in bone tissue  Acts on many tissues and functions throughout the body  Cell growth  Muscle strength  Immune function  Insulin levels  Hypertension and cardiovascular disease Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 23
  • 24. Vitamin D Deficiency Bone Disease  Without sufficient vitamin D, the body cannot absorb the calcium needed to build normal bones  Children develop rickets  Adults develop osteomalacia  Osteoporosis has different causes  Breastfed infants need vitamin D supplements  Role in renal osteodystrophy Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 24
  • 25. Vitamin D Requirements Dietary Reference Intake  Needs are affected by sun exposure and skin synthesis  Vitamin D has an Adequate Intake (AI), not an RDA  Persons between 6 months and 50 years of age need 5 µg (200 IU) Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 25
  • 26. Vitamin D Requirements – Cont’d Dietary Reference Intake – Cont’d  For persons 51 to 70 years, the AI increases to 10 µg (400 IU)  For those ages 71 and older, it increases to 15 µg (600 IU)  The elevated AI for those over age 70 points to their critical need to maintain bone mass and their limited ability to synthesize vitamin D in their skin Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 26
  • 27. Food Sources of Vitamin D  Fatty fish such as mackerel  A small amount occurs in egg yolk  Vitamin D-fortified milk, margarine, juices, and ready-to-eat cereals  Vitamin D2 is found only in yeast  Vitamin D3 is found mostly in fish liver oils and is the form added to fortified foods Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 27
  • 28. Fat-Soluble Vitamins Vitamin E  Vitamin E is the generic name given to a group of compounds with similar physiologic activity  Includes eight fat-soluble, 6-hydroxychroman compounds having some degree of the biologic activity of alpha-tocopherol Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 28
  • 29. Fat-Soluble Vitamins – Cont’d Absorption  Absorbed in the micelles with the aid of bile  Stored in the liver and adipose tissue, where it is held in bulk liquid droplets Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 29
  • 30. Functions of Vitamin E  Acts as an antioxidant in destroying molecules called free radicals  Free radicals are elements or molecules with unpaired electrons that attack double bonds in membranes and other body tissues Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 30
  • 31. Functions of Vitamin E – Cont’d  Changes caused by the “oxidation” of these double bonds affects the function of these membranes and tissues  Partners with selenium  Unproven role in preventing chronic disease and aging changes in tissues  May ameliorate toxicity associated with chemotherapy Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 31
  • 32. Vitamin E Deficiency  Disastrous effects on red blood cells  This vitamin E deficiency disease is called hemolytic anemia  Sometimes observed in newborns  Disrupts the making of myelin, the protective lipid covering of the nerve cell axons  Degeneration of the pigment in the rods and cones of the retina Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 32
  • 33. Vitamin E Requirement Dietary Reference Intakes  Approximately 80% of the vitamin E from dietary sources, including fortified foods, is alpha-tocopherol  Approximately 20% comes from other forms  RDA for ages 14 and older:  15 mg for males and females Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 33
  • 34. Food Sources of Vitamin E  Richest dietary sources of vitamin E are vegetable oils  Sunflower, safflower, canola, corn, and olive oils  Nuts and peanut butter  Certain vegetables and fruits, especially tomatoes  Fortified ready-to-eat cereals Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 34
  • 35. Fat-Soluble Vitamins Vitamin K  Forms  Phylloquinone • Found in plants, named for its chemical structure • Major dietary form and is widely distributed in both animal and vegetable foods  Menaquinone • Synthesized by intestinal bacteria  Menadione • Water-soluble analogue of vitamin K, can be absorbed directly into the portal blood Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 35
  • 36. Absorption of Vitamin K  Phylloquinone and menaquinone require pancreatic lipase and bile salts for absorption  Packaged in the intestinal chylomicrons  Travel via the lymphatic system and then the portal blood to the liver  In the liver, vitamin K is stored in small amounts  Rapidly excreted after administration of therapeutic doses Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 36
  • 37. Functional Roles of Vitamin K Blood Clotting  Initiates the synthesis of four blood-clotting factors in the liver  Controls the liver synthesis of other proteins that regulate the speed and duration of coagulation Bone Metabolism  Stimulates the synthesis of osteocalcin and other proteins that are important in bone Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 37
  • 38. Vitamin K Deficiency and Clinical Application  Neonatology  Prophylactic dose soon after birth  Malabsorption problems  Defects in fat absorption impair vitamin K absorption  Drug therapy  Anticlotting drugs require consistent intake of vitamin K Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 38
  • 39. Vitamin K Requirement Dietary Reference Intake  AI for men ages 19 and over is 120 µg/day  AI for women ages 19 and over is 90 µg/day  This amount of vitamin K is adequate to preserve blood clotting  Unsure how much is needed for optimum bone health Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 39
  • 40. Food Sources of Vitamin K  Phylloquinone is found in many vegetables, highest in dark green vegetables and liver  Menaquinones occur in milk, meat, and certain cheeses Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 40
  • 41. Water-Soluble Vitamins Vitamin C  Associated with the search for the cause of the ancient hemorrhagic disease scurvy Absorption, Transport and Storage  Easily absorbed from the small intestine but requires the presence of acid  Distributed throughout body tissues  Excess is excreted in the urine Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 41
  • 42. Functions of Vitamin C  Antioxidant  Helps to take up the free oxygen arising from cell metabolism, making it unavailable to fuel the destructive actions of free radicals  Formation of intercellular cement  Helps build and maintain many body tissues, including bone matrix, cartilage, dentin, collagen, and connective tissue Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 42
  • 43. Functions of Vitamin C – Cont’d  Support of general body metabolism  Important in many metabolically active tissues  Helps in the formation of hemoglobin and the development of red blood cells by: 1. Promoting iron absorption 2. Assisting in the removal of iron from the protein-iron complex called ferritin  Assists carnitine synthesis  Assists peptide hormone synthesis  Breakdown of drugs and other foreign molecules Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 43
  • 44. Functions of Vitamin C – Cont’d Clinical Applications  Wound healing  Fever and infection  Growth  Stress and body response  Chronic disease prevention Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 44
  • 45. Vitamin C Requirement Dietary Reference Intake  Current Dietary Reference Intake takes into account the need for antioxidant protection of body tissues  For men the RDA is 90 mg  For women the RDA is 75 mg  Cigarette smokers require an additional 35 mg each day Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 45
  • 46. Food Sources of Vitamin C  Best known food sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits and tomatoes  Broccoli, salad greens, strawberries, watermelon, cabbage, and sweet potatoes are other good sources Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 46
  • 47. The B Vitamins  All water soluble but with unique metabolic functions  Serve as coenzyme partners with cell enzymes that control energy metabolism and build tissues  Thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin associated with classic deficiency diseases Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 47
  • 48. The B Vitamins – Cont’d  Recently discovered coenzyme factors— vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), pantothenic acid, and biotin  Important blood-forming factors—folate and vitamin B12 (cobalamin) Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 48
  • 49. Thiamin  A water-soluble and fairly stable vitamin  Destroyed in alkaline solutions  Name comes from its chemical ringlike structure (thiazole ring) Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 49
  • 50. Thiamin – Cont’d  Absorbed efficiently in the acid environment of the upper small intestine before the acidity of the food mass is buffered by the alkaline secretions from the pancreas  Carbohydrate increases the need for thiamin, whereas fat and protein spare thiamin Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 50
  • 51. Functions of Thiamin  Control agent in energy metabolism  Combines with phosphorus to form hiamin pyrophosphate (TPP)  TPP serves as a coenzyme in key reactions involving glucose Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 51
  • 52. Deficiency Symptoms of Thiamin  Classic deficiency disease is beriberi  Gastrointestinal: anorexia, constipation, gastric atony, and poor HCl secretion  Nervous: Diminished alertness and reflex responses, general apathy, and fatigue  Cardiovascular: Heart muscle weakens, leading to cardiac failure and edema  Musculoskeletal: Chronic pain Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 52
  • 53. Thiamin Requirement Dietary Reference Intake  Minimum requirement is 0.3 mg/1000 kcal  RDA is set at 1.2 mg for adult men and 1.1 mg for adult women  Extra is needed during pregnancy and lactation  Excess thiamin is excreted by the kidneys  No UL has been established Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 53
  • 54. Clinical Conditions That Influence Thiamin Needs  Alcohol abuse  Acute illness or disease  Normal growth and development  Use of diuretics  Gastric bypass surgery Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 54
  • 55. Food Sources of Thiamin  Widespread in plant and animal foods  Major sources in the American diet:  Whole and enriched breads and ready-to-eat cereals, and legumes  Good food sources include lean pork and beef Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 55
  • 56. Riboflavin  Yellow-green fluorescent pigment that forms yellowish brown, needlelike crystals  Easily destroyed by light and irradiation Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 56
  • 57. Absorption of Riboflavin  Absorbed in the upper section of the small intestine  Hindered by bulk fiber supplements such as psyllium  Small amounts stored in the liver and kidney Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 57
  • 58. Functions of Riboflavin  Part of the cell enzymes called flavoproteins  Active in both energy production and deamination  Deamination is the removal of a nitrogen- containing amino group from an existing amino acid so a new amino acid can be formed Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 58
  • 59. Deficiency Symptoms of Riboflavin  Results in the condition termed ariboflavinosis  Tissue inflammation and breakdown and poor healing of even minor injuries  Sometimes occurs in newborns  Riboflavin is destroyed by light and so deficiency can occur in infants treated with phototherapy Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 59
  • 60. Riboflavin Requirement Dietary Reference Intake  RDA based on the amount needed to sustain optimum levels of the flavoprotein enzymes  1.3 mg/day for adolescent and adult men  1.1 mg/day for adolescent and adult women  No UL set, but high-dose supplements still carry a risk Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 60
  • 61. Riboflavin Requirement – Cont’d Risk Groups  Patients on hemodialysis  Pregnant and lactating women and infants and children  People who engage in regular physical activity Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 61
  • 62. Food Sources of Riboflavin  Major sources of riboflavin are milk and cheese  Riboflavin is destroyed by exposure to light; therefore milk is usually packaged in cardboard or opaque plastic containers  Breast milk stored in clear glass or plastic containers may lose riboflavin  Other good sources of riboflavin are meat, whole or enriched grains and ready-to-eat cereals, and vegetables Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 62
  • 63. Niacin  In 1937 a researcher at the University of Wisconsin associated niacin with pellagra by using it to cure a related disease (black tongue) in dogs  Two forms of niacin have been identified: 1. Nicotinic acid 2. Nicotinamide Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 63
  • 64. Niacin – Cont’d  Stable to acid and heat  Forms a white powder when crystallized  The amino acid tryptophan can be converted to niacin in the body  60 mg tryptophan can produce 1 mg niacin  Measured in niacin equivalents (NE) Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 64
  • 65. Functions of Niacin  Two coenzyme forms 1. Nicotinamide-adenine dinucleotide (NAD) 2. Nicotinamide-adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP)  Partners with riboflavin in systems that convert amino acids and glycerol to glucose and oxidize the glucose to release energy Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 65
  • 66. Functions of Niacin – Cont’d  Pharmacologic dosages of nicotinic acid have been prescribed for cardiovascular patients in an effort to raise blood high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels and reduce blood low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglyceride levels  This treatment carries some degree of risk and requires careful supervision  At high levels, niacin is a vasodilator Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 66
  • 67. Niacin Requirement Dietary Reference Intake  RDA measured in niacin equivalents (NE)  16 mg NE/day for adolescent and adult men  14 mg NE/day for adolescent and adult women Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 67
  • 68. Niacin Requirement – Cont’d  Increase in niacin is needed for the following:  Rapid growth  Pregnancy and lactation  Physical activity  Tissue replacement after surgery or trauma Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 68
  • 69. Food Sources of Niacin  Meat and dairy products are major sources of niacin and also high in tryptophan  Other foods include peanuts, dried beans and peas, and whole grain or enriched breads and cereals  Corn and rice are relatively poor sources because they are low in tryptophan Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 69
  • 70. Pantothenic Acid  Synthesized by intestinal bacteria and present in a wide variety of foods  Deficiency is unlikely Absorption and Metabolism  Absorbed in the intestine and combines with phosphorus to make the active molecule acetyl coenzyme A (CoA)  No known toxicity or natural deficiency Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 70
  • 71. Pantothenic Acid – Cont’d Functions  Controls metabolic reactions involving carbohydrates, fat, and protein Requirements  5 mg/day for all adults will replace the pantothenic acid lost daily in the urine Food Sources  Found in both plant and animal foods  Good sources include egg yolk, milk, and broccoli Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 71
  • 72. Biotin  Sulfur-containing vitamin  Natural deficiency is unknown  May occur in patients receiving long-term total parenteral nutrition without biotin  Avidin, a protein found in raw egg white, binds biotin and prevents its absorption  Cooking denatures this protein and destroys its ability to bind biotin  No known toxicity for biotin Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 72
  • 73. Biotin – Cont’d Functions  Partners with acetyl coenzyme A (CoA) in reactions that transfer carbon dioxide from one compound to another  Synthesis of fatty acids  Carbon dioxide fixation to form purines Requirements  30 µg/day for all adults  Intestinal bacterial synthesis also adds to the body’s supply Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 73
  • 74. Food Sources of Biotin  Found in many foods  Bioavailability varies greatly  Biotin in corn and soy is well absorbed  Biotin in wheat is generally unavailable Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 74
  • 75. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)  Chemical structure of vitamin B6 is a pyridine ring  Three forms occur in nature:  Pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine  All three forms are equally active in the body as precursors of the coenzyme pyridoxal phosphate (B6-PO4), or PLP Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 75
  • 76. Absorption of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)  Absorbed in the upper segment of the small intestine  Stored in muscle but found in tissues throughout the body Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 76
  • 77. Functions of Vitamin B6  Coenzyme in more than 100 amino acid reactions involving the synthesis of important proteins:  Neurotransmitters  Amino group transfer  Sulfur transfer  Niacin  Hemoglobin  Immune function Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 77
  • 78. Functions of Vitamin B6 – Cont’d  Coenzyme in fat metabolism  PLP converts the essential fatty acid linoleic acid to arachidonic acid Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 78
  • 79. Vitamin B6 Deficiency  Vitamin B6 holds a key to a number of clinical problems:  Anemia  Central nervous system changes  Physiologic demands in pregnancy  Blood homocysteine levels  Medications Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 79
  • 80. Vitamin B6 Requirement Dietary Reference Intakes  High protein intake increases the need for vitamin B6  Men and women ages 19 to 50 years need 1.3 mg/day  Men over age 50 require 1.7 mg/day, and women of this age require 1.5 mg/day Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 80
  • 81. Vitamin B6 Toxicity  Toxicity in women taking supplements 1000 times the RDA to alleviate premenstrual syndrome  Interferes with muscle coordination and damages the nervous system  UL is 100 mg/day Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 81
  • 82. Food Sources of Vitamin B6  Many foods contain pyridoxine in small amounts  Good sources include whole or fortified grain products, legumes, meat, poultry, bananas, and potatoes  Highest contributor of pyridoxine to the diets of U.S. adults is ready-to-eat cereals Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 82
  • 83. Folate  Named from Latin word for leaf because it was first extracted from dark leafy vegetables  Folic acid is seldom found naturally but is used in supplements  85% absorbed  Naturally occurring food folate is pteroylpolyglutamate  50% absorbed Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 83
  • 84. Functions of Folate  Folate is the coenzyme with the important task of attaching single carbons to metabolic compounds  Key molecules formed in this process include:  Purines  Thymine  Hemoglobin Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 84
  • 85. Folate Deficiency Factors Associated With Folate Deficiency  Lack of gastric acid  Chemotherapy  Anticonvulsant medications Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 85
  • 86. Folate Deficiency – Cont’d Clinical Implications of Folate Deficiency  Anemia that responds to folate supplementation  Most likely in pregnant women, growing infants, and young children  Inappropriately high blood homocysteine levels:  Uncertain effects on cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and age-related cognitive impairment Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 86
  • 87. Folate Requirements Folate and Birth Defects  Plays essential role in the formation and closure of the neural tube in the early weeks of fetal development  Demands that mother be in good folate status before becoming pregnant; supplementation after pregnancy is confirmed too late to prevent damage to the fetus Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 87
  • 88. Folate Requirements – Cont’d Folate and Birth Defects – Cont’d  Folate deficiency early in pregnancy can result in a neural tube defect in the developing fetus  Mandatory folate fortification of flour or uncooked grain  Incidence of NTDs has declined  Concern that it may mask vitamin B12 deficiency Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 88
  • 89. Folate Requirements – Cont’d Dietary Reference Intakes  RDA for adolescents and adults of all ages is 400 µg/day  Increases to 600 µg/day in pregnancy to support fetal and maternal tissue growth  Women of childbearing age should consume at least 400 µg/day of folate  Fortification has increased intakes by as much as 200 µg/day Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 89
  • 90. Food Sources of Folate  Good sources include dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, tomatoes, cantaloupe, and legumes  Fortified grains and ready-to-eat cereals are important sources Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 90
  • 91. Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)  A complex red crystal of high molecular weight with a single cobalt atom at its core  Occurs as a protein complex in foods of animal origin only Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 91
  • 92. Absorption of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)  Gastric acid is required to separate the vitamin from its protein complex  Vitamin is bound to a specific glycoprotein called intrinsic factor secreted by the mucosal cells lining the stomach  Intestinal absorption occurs in the ileum Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 92
  • 93. Functions of Vitamin B12  Participates in amino acid metabolism and the formation of the heme portion of hemoglobin  Involved in the synthesis of important lipids and proteins that form the myelin sheath covering the nerves of the brain and spinal cord Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 93
  • 94. Vitamin B12 Deficiency Deficiency Symptoms  Disrupted formation of red blood cells, resulting in production of megaloblastic cells (megaloblastic anemia)  Damage to the nerves of the brain and spinal cord with changes in cognitive function, judgment, and personality Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 94
  • 95. Vitamin B12 Deficiency – Cont’d Deficiency Diseases  Pernicious anemia  Results from lack of intrinsic factor  Treated with injections of vitamin B12 Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 95
  • 96. Vitamin B12 Deficiency – Cont’d Deficiency Diseases – Cont’d  Vitamin B12 deficiency in older adults  Results from a lack of gastric acid  Treated with injections of vitamin B12 or use of B12 fortified foods (this form of B12 does not require gastric acid for absorption)  Excessively high blood folate levels ameliorate anemia, but exacerbate cognitive losses Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 96
  • 97. Vitamin B12 Requirements  Needed in minute amounts  RDA is 2.4 µg for both younger and older adults Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 97
  • 98. Food Sources of Vitamin B12  Found naturally only in animal foods  Rich sources include lean meat, fish, poultry, milk, eggs, and cheese  Vitamin B12—fortified grains, cereals, juices, and soy milk or supplements Copyright © 2011, 2007 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 98