Chemical Name, Sources and Deficiency Diseases of Vitamin B3

Chemical Name : Nicotinic acid or niacin

Sources : Kidney, liver, meat, poultry, fish, legumes and ground nut. (more…)

Chemical Name, Sources and Deficiency Diseases of Vitamin B6

Chemical Name : Pyridoxine

Sources : Milk, liver, meat, egg yolk, fish, whole grain cereals, legumes and vegetables. (more…)

Chemical Name, Sources and Deficiency Diseases of Vitamin B12

Chemical Name : Cyanocobalamine

Sources : It is not present in the foods. This vitamin is synthesised by the bacteria present in the intestine and supply to our body. (more…)

Chemical Name, Sources and Deficiency Diseases of Pantothenic Acid

Chemical Name : Pantothenic acid

Sources : Fresh vegetables, liver, kidney, yeast, egg yolk, meat, sweet potatoes and ground nuts. (more…)

Chemical Name, Sources and Deficiency Diseases of Biotin

Chemical Name : Biotin

Sources : Pulses, nuts, vegetables, liver and kidney. (more…)

Chemical Name, Sources and Deficiency Diseases of Vitamin C

Chemical Name : Ascorbic acid

Sources : Fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes and germinating pulses. (more…)