Vitamins
Vitamin C: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an essential cofactor for α-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenases which play a role in the biosynthesis of collagen and energy metabolism, and neutrophil function and apoptosis.
Vitamin E: Vitamin E (α-tocopherol) functions as an essential lipid-soluble antioxidant, scavenging hydroperoxyl radicals in the lipid milieu.
Vitamin B: B vitamins, also known as B-complex vitamins, play essential roles in catabolic and anabolic metabolism. These 8 water-soluble vitamins are excreted in urine and require repletion daily. The B vitamins are identified as follows: thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7), folate (B9), and cobalamin (B12). B vitamins act as coenzymes in several enzymatic processes that support every aspect of cellular physiological functioning, including major functions within the brain and nervous system.
Vitamin A: Vitamin A is the name of a group of fat-soluble retinoids, primarily retinol and retinyl esters [1,2]. Vitamin A is involved in immune function, cellular communication, growth and development, and male and female reproduction [1-3]. Vitamin A supports cell growth and differentiation, playing a critical role in the normal formation and maintenance of the heart, lungs, eyes, and other organs.
References:
- Vitamins C and E: Beneficial effects from a mechanistic perspective. Free Radic Biol Med.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ - B Vitamins: Functions and Uses in Medicine.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/ - B Vitamins and the brain: mechanisms, dose and efficacy–a review. Nutrients.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ - Vitamin A and Provitamin A Carotenoids. In: Marriott BP, Birt DF, Stallings VA, Yates AA, eds. Present Knowledge in Nutrition. 11th ed. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Wiley-Blackwell;
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-HealthProfessional/