[...]... ages RDAs and adequate intakes (AI) for molybdenum for all ages 253 257 261 264 271 273 PREFACE This book is for anyone who wants an understanding of the fascinating role vitamins and minerals play in nutrition It can be used as a supplementary textbook for nutrition classes, as a self-learning guide, and as a refresher for health professionals This book broadens and explains the vitamin and mineral... You can use this book as a permanent reference as questions on vitamins and minerals come up There are handy tables in most of the chapters that display the amount of each vitamin and mineral needed by people of different ages You may find Appendix G to be helpful for reference as it contains the quick summaries for all of the vitamins and minerals Appendix G has a black tab on each page to make it easy... for terms of use Introduction to the Water-Soluble Vitamins Vitamin C and all of the B vitamins are water-soluble vitamins These watersoluble vitamins circulate freely in the blood, in the watery fluids between cells, and in the fluids inside cells The solubility of a vitamin affects its mode of action, storage, and toxicity Most of the water-soluble vitamins can move through the bloodstream without... mastered and which areas need further study At the end of the book is a final exam of 100 questions These questions are a bit easier and cover the more important topics The answers are in the back of the book Many vitamins and minerals assist enzymes in building, breaking down, and changing nutrients in our bodies Enzymes are especially important in releasing the energy contained in food Several of the vitamins. .. water-soluble vitamins are eliminated by the kidneys Folates and vitamin B12 are exceptions to this rule and are regulated by the liver and released through the bile The B vitamins are inactive until they are transformed into their coenzyme form All of the water-soluble vitamins can act as important parts of the coenzymes that make enzymatic reactions possible, as seen in Figure I-1 Figure I-1 Vitamins. .. water-soluble vitamins we have the antioxidant support and coenzymes needed to help our systems run smoothly Read on for more detail about how these wonderful nutrients work This page intentionally left blank CHAPTER 1 The B Vitamins The Energy Vitamins The B vitamins were identified and isolated early in the twentieth century when refined grains were first found to cause deficiency diseases The B vitamins. .. of B vitamins is to eat a varied diet of fresh fruit, an abundance of vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, and other food as desired Some of these B vitamins can also be made by friendly bacteria in a healthy colon and absorbed into circulation Metabolism Catabolism = Breaking down of components Anabolism = Building up of components CATABOLISM AND ANABOLISM The primary role of the B vitamins. .. hormone Some of the B vitamins are useful in protecting us from free radical attack B vitamins can lower homocysteine levels to reduce our risk of heart disease They work with important antioxidants such as glutathione Also, B vitamins help us eliminate certain drugs, carcinogens, and steroid hormones These B vitamins are vital to health and life Now we will take a look at the individual B vitamins Each one... and Kiki Powers, M.S ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr Steve Blake has taught anatomy, physiology, and exercise physiology, and has authored over a dozen major publications including Alternative Remedies and Healing Medicine He designed several best-selling vitamins including Children’s Chewable and the Advanced Nutritional System, and presented a popular radio show, “Natural Health Tips from Dr Steve.” Dr Blake has... water Figure 7-7 Cell membrane transport of sodium and potassium 150 150 151 153 Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure 160 160 162 163 170 8-1 8-2 8-3 8-4 8-5 Major minerals in the human body in grams Some important trace minerals in milligrams Sodium is increased in food processing Sodium and potassium concentrations inside and outside of the cell Potassium and sodium ratios in some common foods Figure 9-1 . Demystified Visual Basic 2005 Demystified Visual C# 2005 Demystified Vitamins and Minerals Demystified XML Demystified Vitamins and Minerals Demystified Dr. Steve. Demystified French Demystified Genetics Demystified Geometry Demystified German Demystified Home Networking Demystified Investing Demystified Italian Demystified Java Demystified JavaScript