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Tag: Vitamins

  • Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

    Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Aquasol E, alpha-tocopherol, tocopherol Vitamins E Vitamins, Fat-Soluble Description Plays a role in protecting red blood cells against hemolysis; has protective effects against free radicals on polyunsaturated fatty acids found in cell membranes; plays a role in preventing oxidation of vitamin A and C Nutrition Sources: Wheat germ…

  • Vitamin D (Calciferol)

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; Drisdol, Calciferol, cholecalciferol, 1,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol, ergocalciferol Vitamins D Vitamins, Fat-Soluble Description Stimulates calcium and phosphate absorption from small intestine; stimulates phosphate resorption at renal tubule; stimulates secretion of calcium into blood from bone Like calcium, it keeps your bones strong and helps your nerves carry messages. It also…

  • Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; Ascor, Cenolate, Vitamin C B Vitamins;  Vitamins, Water-Soluble Description Necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair; plays a role in oxidation/reduction reactions as well as other metabolic pathways including synthesis of catecholamines, carnitine, and steroids; also plays a role in conversion of folic acid to folinic acid…

  • Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

    Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Meribin, coenzyme R B Vitamins;  Vitamins, Water-Soluble Description Nutrition Sources: liver, legumes, tomatoes, soybeans, carrots Function: member of water-soluble vitamin family, serves as cofactor to several carboxylases Deficiency is extremely rare, may cause dermatitis, alopecia, perosis Indications Biotin deficiency (extremely rare), brittle fingernails, diabetes, alopecia Biotin is essential…

  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; vitamin B6, Nestrex B Vitamins;  Vitamins, Water-Soluble Description Precursor of pyridoxal; plays a role in metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats; aids in the sythesis of GABA Aids in release of liver and muscle stored glycogen Nutrition Sources: Beef liver, pork, baked potato, spinach, banana, cereals,…

  • Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

    Brands Classes DEA Class;  OTC Common Brand Names; Vitamin B5 B Vitamins;  Vitamins, Water-Soluble Description Plays a role in the synthesis and maintenance of coenzyme A Nutrition Sources: milk, lean beef, eggs, cabbage, broccoli, legumes Function: required for intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids; precursor of coenzyme A which is required for acetylation (acyl-group…

  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

    Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; riboflavin B Vitamins;  Vitamins, Water-Soluble Description Component of flavoprotein enzymes, that are necessaryfor normal tissue respiration; plays a role in activation of pyridoxine and conversion of tryptophan to niacin You could get enough for the day from a good breakfast! It’s added to many fortified breads…

  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

    Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; vitamin B1 B Vitamins;  Vitamins, Water-Soluble Description Forms thiamine pyrophosphate by combining with adenosine triphosphate; essential coenzyme in carbohydrate metabolism It helps your body turn food into energy. It’s also key for the structure of brain cells. Legumes, like black beans and lentils, and seeds are…

  • Vitamin A (Retinol)

    Brands Classes DEA Class;   Common Brand Names; Retinol, Aquasol A, retinyl acetate, retinyl palmitate Vitamins, Fat-Soluble Description Vitamin A supplementation plays a role in embryonic development, visual adaptation to darkness, immune function, and maintenance of epithelial cells One type comes from animal sources of food. It helps you see at night, make red blood cells, and…

  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; vitamin B3, Niacor, Niaspan, nicotinic acid B Vitamins;  Lipid-Lowering Agents, Other;  Vitamins, Water-Soluble Description B-complex vitamin available in two chemical formsOnly nicotinic acid is used for hyperlipoproteinemia or peripheral vascular disease; both nicotinic acid and nicotinamide (niacinamide) are used for nutritional supplementation or pellagraContraindicated for use in patients…