Scientific Names Of Vitamins
A vitamin is an organic molecule that is an essential micro nutrient which an organism needs to survive. Different living organism have both, common names and scientific names. Likewise, all the vitamins have their respective scientific names.
What are vitamins?
A vitamin is an organic compound which help an organism to perform biological functions. It is very vital that vitamins should be added to our daily diet in the recommended quantity.
Origin of the Word Vitamin
Vitamin word come from Latin vita ‘life’ + amine.
We have discussed Common Name, Scientific Name, Food Sources and Solubility.
1. Vitamin A
Retinol
Green leafy vegetables, milk, broccoli,oranges, nuts, guava, melon fruits, etc.
(Fat Soluble)
2. Vitamin B1
Thiamine
Sweet potatoes, corn, dates, peas, milk, wheat, fruits, potatoes, etc.
(Water Soluble)
3. Vitamin B2
Riboflavin
Milk, popcorn, pumpkin, dates, curd, grapes, mangoes, peas, etc.
(Water Soluble)
4. Vitamin B3
Niacin
Meat, egg, milk, fish, cereals, etc.
(Water Soluble)
5. Vitamin B5
Pantothenic Acid
Avacado, legumes, milk, fish, peanuts, mushrooms, egg yolk, etc.
(Water Soluble)
6. Vitamin B6
Pyridoxine
Vegetables, soya beans, wheat, cereals, chicken, etc.
(Water Soluble)
7. Vitamin B7
Biotin
Nuts, peanuts, milk, fish, bananas, cauliflower, etc.
(Water Soluble)
8. Vitamin B9
Folic Acid
Citrus fruits, leafy vegetables, whole grains,
legumes, beets, etc.
(Water Soluble)
9. Vitamin B12
Cobalamin
Meat, poultry,chicken, eggs, milk, etc.
(Water Soluble)
10. Vitamin C
Ascorbic acid
Citrus fruits, orange, grapefruit, sweet lime,
broccoli, goat milk, chestnuts, etc.
(Water Soluble)
11. Vitamin D
Calciferol
Fish, beef, cod liver oil, egg yolk,
chicken breast, cereals,etc.
(Fat Soluble)
12. Vitamin E
Tocopherol
Potatoes, pumpkin, guava, mango,
milk, nuts, seeds. etc.
(Fat Soluble)
13. Vitamin K
Phytonadione
Tomatoes, broccoli, mangoes, grapes, chestnuts,
cashew nuts, etc.
(Fat Soluble)
Summary for quick revision:
Fat Soluble Vitamins:
- Vitamin A - Retinol
- Vitamin D - Calciferol
- Vitamin E - Tocopherol
- Vitamin K - Phytonadione
Water Soluble Vitamins:
- Vitamin B1 - Thiamine
- Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3 - Niacin
- Vitamin B5 - Pantothenic Acid
- Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine
- Vitamin B7 - Biotin
- Vitamin B9 - Folic Acid
- Vitamin B12 - Cobalamin
- Vitamin C - Ascorbic Acid
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