In this article we will discuss about the functions of choline in human body. It was first isolated by Stracker in 1849 from body fluids. It has got the following formula. It is a component of lecithin. Sphingomyelin, acetylcholine, etc., Butter, nervous tissue, yolk of eggs is very rich sources. It can be easily synthesised in the human body from [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Historical Review of Thiamine 2. Properties of Thiamine 3. Distribution 4. Functions 5. Deficiency 6. Daily Requirement. Historical Review of Thiamine: (Aneurine, Vitamin B1) (Antineuritic Factor, Antiberiberi Substance) Beriberi, a disabling condition, was endemic for centuries in the Orient and Pacific islands and this was finally proved to be deficiency disease. An [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Historical Review of Riboflavin 2. Chemistry of Riboflavin 3. Properties 4. Distribution 5. Functions 6. Deficiency 7. Daily Requirement. Historical Review of Riboflavin: (Vitamin B2 Lactoflavin) In 1932 Warburg and Christian were able to isolate yellow enzyme from yeast. The yellow enzyme was named riboflavin. In 1935 it was synthesised. Chemistry of [...]