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 Pyridoxine 2. Chemistry of Pyridoxine 3. Properties and Distribution 4. Functions 5. Deficiency 6. Daily Requirement. Historical Review of Pyridoxine: (Vitamin B6) (Rat Antidermatitis Factor) In 1934 Gyorgyi observed that an extract of yeast cured dermatitis in rats which was not curable with other members of B vitamins. Isolated [...]