In this article we will discuss about Choline:- 1. Introduction to Choline 2. Chemistry of Choline 3. Absorption and Storage 4. Requirements 5. Functions 6. Deficiency Symptoms 7. Metabolism. Contents: Introduction to Choline Chemistry of Choline Absorption and Storage of Choline Requirements of Choline Functions of Choline Deficiency Symptoms of Choline Metabolism of Choline 1. Introduction to Choline: a. In [...]
In this article we will discuss about Inositol:- 1. Introduction to Inositol 2. Chemistry of Inositol 3. Absorption and Storage 4. Existence 5. Sources 6. Daily Requirements 7. Functions 8. Deficiency Symptoms. Contents: Introduction to Inositol Chemistry of Inositol Absorption and Storage of Inositol Existence of Inositol Sources of Inositol Daily Requirements of Inositol Functions of Inositol Deficiency Symptoms of [...]
The following points highlight the six main diseases caused due to vitamin deficiency:- 1. Rickets 2. Osteomalacia 3. Scurvy 4. Beriberi 5. Pellagra 6. Pernicious Anemia. Vitamin Deficiency: Disease # 1. Rickets: Causes: Vitamin D deficiency causes the disease rickets in children. Symptoms: a. It is characterised by bone deformities. b. The earliest bony lesion is often craniotabes-small round unossified [...]