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October 14, 2020 Food Science

Vitamins: Source, Functions, Classification, and Optimal recommended daily intake

Vitamins are a group of organic molecules that is essential micronutrients required for metabolism and nutrition. Vitamins are not synthesized by our body therefore it... Read more

November 28, 2018May 24, 2022 Food Science

Vitamin A (Retinol); Function, Transport, Metabolism, Deficiency, Toxicity, Sources

VITAMIN A Retinol Biologically active forms – retinoids: retinol, retinal, retinoic acid. Major vit. A precursor (provitamins) → plants carotenoids. The foodstuff of animals origin... Read more