It is also needed to make DNA. Lack of vitamin B1 may cause slower heartbeat, poor appetite, intestinal and gastric disorders, nervousness, poor lactation in nursing women, enlargement of the adrenals and pancreas, nerve degeneration, mental confusion, muscle weakness, wasting, edema and beriberi (disease of the peripheral nerves). The water-soluble vitamins your body doesn't use are removed by your kidneys and come out in your urine.Water Soluble Vitamins B and C and their role in the bodyPosted by nick_niesen on October 26th, 2010What are vitamins? A vitamin is a small molecule that your body needs to carry out a certain reaction. Lack of vitamin B2 may cause May Retard growth in children, lack of stamina and vitality, digestive disturbances, cataract, loss of hair, reduced tissue respiration or exchange Nutritional Enhancers of gases between the tissues and the blood, tongue ulceration, cracks at corners of mouth, dermatitis around nose and lips, eyes sensitive to light. Lack of vitamin B6 may cause skin disorders, dermatitis, cracks at corners of mouth, irritability, anemia, kidney stones, nausea, smooth tongue. Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) Vitamin B9 helps the body make red blood cells, break down proteins, and keep the heart healthy, prevents birth defects of spine and brain, lowers homocystein levels and thus coronary heart disease risk. The body needs at least 13 different vitamins to function properly: Vitamin A - Retinol; Vitamin B complex (B1 - Thiamine; B2 - Riboflavin; B3 - Niacin; B6 - Pyridoxine; B12 - Cyanocobalamin; B9 - Folic acid; B5 - Pantothenic acid; H - Biotin); Vitamin C - Ascorbic acid; Vitamin D - Calciferol (can be obtained through sunlight); Vitamin E - Tocopherol; Vitamin K - Menaquinone. Lack of Biotin may cause fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, depression, muscle pains, anemia. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Vitamin B6 is important for the brain and nerves to function normally. L

Lack of vitamin B9 may cause anemia, smooth tongue, diarrhea. Age, fever, exercise, and weight gain all increase the need for this vitamin. Vitamins are essential in small quantities for all body functions including growth, repair of tissues, and the maintenance health. Food sources of Vitamin B12: fish, red meat, poultry, milk, cheese, and eggs. Biotin (Vitamin H) Biotin helps release energy from carbohydrates; aids in fat synthesis. Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Vitamin B3 helps the body turn food into energy. To reduce vitamin loss, refrigerate fresh produce, keep milk and grains away from strong light, and use the cooking water from vegetables to prepare soups. Most of us get enough of vitamins from our food, but it may be necessary for some people to take a vitamin supplement, because an ongoing shortage of vitamins will lead to failed health, weakness, susceptibility to disease.

Proper storage and preparation of food can minimize vitamin loss. Lack of vitamin B5 may cause fatigue; nausea, abdominal cramps; difficulty sleeping. Food sources of Biotin: liver, kidney, egg yolk, milk, most fresh vegetables. It aids in digestion, promotes normal appetite and healthy skin and is important for nerve function.. Aids in the assimilation of iron and aids in proteins metabolism. Food sources of Vitamin B1: fortified breads, meat and fish, liver, whole grains like wheat germ, cabbage, carrot, pineapple, celery, grapefruit, coconut, lemon, parsley, pomegranate. Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is needed to form collagen, a tissue that helps to hold cells together. Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) is involved in energy production; aids in formation of hormones