SCIENTIFICALLY SOURCED VITAMIN FLASH CARDS

Vitamins are Organic Substances made by plants or animals.  These Organic Substances are Needed for Normal Cell Function, Growth and Development. 

There are 13 Essential Vitamins:

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Fat Soluble

Immunity; Eye Health; Cellular Communication

Sweet Potatoes; Spinach; Cantaloupe

Salmon; Black-eyed Peas; Peppers, Sweet, Red

Night Blindness; Respiratory Diseases; Anemia

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

Water Soluble

Energy Metabolism; Growth, Development and Function of Cells

Black Beans; Acorn Squash; Sunflower Seeds

Trout; Rice, Brown; Oatmeal

Anorexia; Confusion; Muscle Weakness

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Water Soluble

Energy Production; Growth, Development and Function of Cells; Metabolism of Fats, Drugs and Steroids.

Oats; Almonds; Mushrooms

Salmon; Spinach; Kidney Beans

Skin Disorders; Swollen Cracked Lips; Hair Loss

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Water Soluble

Energy Production; Metabolism of Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins

Rice, Brown; Peanuts, Dry Roasted; Sunflower Seeds

Salmon; Bread, Whole Wheat; Potato, Russet

Rash or Discolored Skin when Exposed to Sunlight; Vomiting, Constipation or Diarrhea

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Water Soluble

Energy Production; Metabolism of Fats and Carbohydrates; Manufacture of Red Blood Cells

Sunflower Seeds; Avocados; Mushrooms

Tuna; Potato Russet; Broccoli

Headaches, Fatigue; Irritability

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Water Soluble

Metabolism of Sugars, Fats and Proteins; Development of Brain, Nerves and Skin

Chickpeas; Banana; Squash, Winter

Tuna; Salmon; Nuts, Mixed, Dry-Roasted

Anemia; Swollen Tongue; Depression

Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

Water Soluble

Metabolism of Fats, Carbohydrates and Proteins; Gene Expression; DNA Repair

Sunflower Seeds, Roasted; Sweet Potato, Cooked; Almonds Roasted

Salmon; Tuna; Spinach

Thinning Hair; Scaly, Red Rash (around the eyes, nose, mouth and perineum); Brittle Nails

Vitamin B9 (Folate)

Water Soluble

DNA and RNA Production; Tissue Growth and Red Cell Production; Iron Metabolism

Spinach; Black-eyed Peas; Asparagus

Brussel Sprouts; Avocado; Mustard Greens

Fatigue; Difficulty Concentrating; Irritability

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

Water Soluble

Red Blood Cell, White Blood Cell and Nerve Cell Maintenance; DNA Production

Lamb; Goat; Deer

Milk; Yogurt; Cheese

Anemia; Fatigue; Pale Skin

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Water Soluble

Collagen Production; Antioxidant; Iron Metabolism

Red Pepper, Sweet, Raw; Orange, 1 Medium; Strawberries, Fresh

Broccoli, Cooked; Cabbage, Cooked; Spinach, Cooked

Fatigue; Malaise; Inflammation of the Gums

Vitamin D (Calciferol)

Fat Soluble

Metabolism of Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphate; Bone Production; Supports Immunity

Sun Exposure; Mushrooms, White Exposed to Sunlight; Mushrooms, Portobello Exposed to Sunlight

Trout; Salmon; Cod Fish

Weak Bone Structure

Vitamin E

Fat Soluble

Antioxidant; Supports Immunity; Hormonal System Support

Sunflower Seeds, Dry Roasted; Almonds, Dry Roasted; Hazelnuts, Dry Roasted

Peanut Butter; Peanuts; Spinach

Impairment of the Immune Response; Weakness, Numbness and Pain in Hands and Feet; Lack of Balance, Coordination and Trouble Walking

Vitamin K

Fat Soluble

Supports Blood Clotting, Bone Production

Collard Greens; Turnip Greens; Spinach

Kale; Broccoli; Pine Nuts, Dried

Weak Bone Structure; Hardening of the Arteries

References:

Books

-King James Bible

-Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary

-The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times

-Merriam-Webster’s Medical Dictionary

-Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 USDA and US Department of Health and Human Services

-The Doctor’s Book of Home Remedies

Websites

-National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements

Health Professional Fact Sheets

-Medline Plus Gov Medical Encyclopedia

-Web MD

-Healthline

-Wikipedia

-Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Acknowledgment:

All Praise, Honor and Esteem to the Most High Heavenly Father my Maker; His Son my Master; and His Spirit my Deliverer. Any Failure is mine alone!

Disclaimer:

Per Philippians 2:12-13, this Poetry Post is for General Information ONLY and should not be taken as Legal, Financial or Medical Advice. To be clear, Yochanan Stone is not an Attorney, Accountant or Physician.  As Always, please do you own Research.