corillon,
Thanks for a very interesting question.
Vitamins, according to Webster's, a vitamin is "Any of various
fat-soluble or water-soluble organic substances essential in minute
amounts for normal growth and activity of the body and obtained
naturally from plant and animal foods" [Dictionary.com,
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=vitamin]. To give you an idea
of just how far we have come in regards to vitamins, in 1921, there
were only three known vitamins, A, B, and C. Less than 20 years
later, that number had moved to over 20. Below is a list of vitamins:
A (Beta Carotine)-Necessary for growth & repair of body tissues
B1 (Thiamin)-Plays a key role in the body's metabolic cycle for
generating energy
B2 (Riboflavin)-Necessary for carbohydrate, fat & protein metabolism
B3 (Niacin)-Improves circulation and reduces the cholesterol level in
the blood
B5 (Paneothenic Acid)Participates in the release of energy from
carbohydrates, fats & protein, aids in the utilization of vitamins
B6 (Pyridoxine)-Necessary for the synthesis & breakdown of amino
acids, the building blocks of protein
B7 (Biotin)-Aids in the utilization of protein,folic acid,Pantothenic
acid,and Vitamin B-12
B8/H (Biotin)-Forms part of several enzyme systems and is necessary
for normal growth and body function
B9 (Folic Acid)-Involved in the synthesis of nucleic acids, is
essential for proper growth
B12 (Cobalamin)-Helps in the formation & regeneration of red blood
cells
C (Ascorbic Acid)-Essential for healthy teeth, gums & bones
D (Calciferol)-Maintains normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus
and aids in the absorbtion of calcium
E (Tocopherols and Tocotrienols)-Plays an important role in protecting
the body tissues from damaging reactions caused by free-radicals,
which arise from many normal metabolic functions
K1 (Phylloquinone and phytonadione)
K2 (Menaquinone)
K3 (Menadione)
All the K vitamins are essential for the blood clotting mechanism that
protects the body from bleeding to death from cuts
P (Bioflavonoids)-Not really a vitamin, but sometimes classified as
one. Enhances the action of Vitamin C
Inositol-Essential in promoting the production of lecithin
Choline-Facilitates the movement of fats into cells
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid)-Functions in the formation of red blood
cells and the breakdown and utilization of proteins
Amino Acids, according to Webster's, are building blocks of proteins;
containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group. The liver
manufactures about 80% of amino acids while the other 20% must be
supplied directly by diet. These 20% are known as essential amino
acids and the 80% manufactured by the liver are known as non-essential
amino acids. Here is a list of both essential and non-essential amino
acids.
Alanine
Arginine
Asparagine
Aspartic
Branched-chain amino acids
Carnitine
Citrulline
Cysteine
Cystine
GABA
Glutamic
Glutamine
Glutathione
Glycine
Histidine
Hydroxyproline
Isoleucine
Leucine
Lysine
Methionine
NAC
Ornithine
Phenylalanine
Proline
Serine
Taurine
Threonine
Thryptophan
Tyrosine
Valine
A mineral is an inorganic species or substance occurring in nature,
having a definite chemical composition and usually a distinct
crystalline form. In health there are minerals and trace minerals or
elements.
Minerals:
Calcium
Chloride
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Sulfur
Trace Elements:
Boron
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Fluorine
Iodine
Iron
Manganese
Molybdenum
Selenium
Silicon
Vandium
Zinc
Thank you for your question. If you need any additional clarification,
please let me know. I hope you find the above information helpful.
Regards,
-THV
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References:
MSN Health
Vitamins of the Century
http://content.health.msn.com/content/article/11/1671_50495?
Vitamin B Complex
http://www.health-pages.com/vb/
National Institutes of Health-Vitamin D
http://www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/supplements/vitd.html
Any Vitamins
http://www.anyvitamins.com/
Any Vitamins - Amino Acids
http://www.anyvitamins.com/amino-acids-info.htm
Any Vitamins - Minerals
http://www.anyvitamins.com/minerals-info.htm
The New Zealand Health Information Network - Minerals A to Z
http://www.nzhealth.net.nz/minerals/function.html |
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