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Definition
Thiamine hydrochloride is
a white crystalline substance
has a faint yeast-like order and
a salty, nut like taste.
readily soluble in water but not in fat solvents or
fats.
Readily destroyed by heat in neutral or alkaline
solution
in acidic medium it is resistant to heat up to
120º C.
Functions
Mode of action of coenzymes
A B
Enzyme
AB New Product
Enzyme
Functions
Beriberi
Wet beriberi
Dry beriberi
Beriberi
SYMPTOMS
Part of coenzyme
FMN----Flavin mononucleotide
FAD---- Flavin adenine dinucleotide
Symptoms
Chelosis (cracks in the lips)
Angular chelitis
High sensitivity to sunlight
Glossitis (inflammation of the tongue)
Seborrheic dermatitis
Pharyngitis (sore throat)
Edema of the pharyngeal and oral mucosa
Ariboflavinosis
Angular cheilitis
Sore lips/throat
Dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis
Characteristics
Part of coenzyme
Aggression
Dermatitis
Insomnia
Weakness
Mental confusion
Diarrhea
In advanced cases pellagra may lead to
Dementia
Dermatitis
Death
Dermatitis
Dermatitis
Characteristics
Part of Coenzyme A
SYMPTOMS
Fatigue
Nausea
Abdominal cramps
Difficulty sleeping
Deficiency is Uncommon
Acne Paresthesia
Sources
Depression Dermatitis
Characteristics
Soluble in water
Biotin Vitamin B7
Deficiency is uncommon
Symptoms include:
Dry scaly dermatitis
Hair loss
Loss of appetite
Weakness, fatigue and muscle pain
Hair Loss due to Biotin deficiency
Charateristics
Pernicious Anemia
Anorexia
Weight loss
Smooth tongue Glossitis
Dermatitis
Neurological degeneration of the peripheral nerves
Paralysis
Nerve damage in fetus
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Dermatitis
Characteristics
Later symptoms:
Swollen gums
Follicular hyperkeratosis
Coiled hair
Perifollicular hemorrhages
Lower Extremity Edema
Painful Bleeding
Effusions within joints
Loosening of the teeth
Vitamin C Deficiency
Gum Disease
Vitamin C Deficiency
Symptoms of scurvy in children
Early symptoms:
General fatigue
Loss of appetite
Rapid Breathing
Fever
Diarrhea
Later symptoms:
Pain in the bones and joints
Pseudoparalysis
Hemorrhaging
Swollen gums
Loosening of the teeth
Anemia
Dry Skin