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 Nicotinic Acid 2. Chemistry of Nicotinic Acid 3. Properties and Distribution 4. Modes of Action 5. Functions 6. Deficiency 7. Daily Requirement. Historical Review of Nicotinic Acid: (Niacin) and Nicotinamide (Nicotinic Acid Amide, Niacinamide) (Pellagra-Preventing Factor, P-P Factor of Goldberger) Pellagra was first described by Casal of Spain in [...]