Name
One of the most common forms of this vitamin is alpha-tocopherol.
Vitamin E
This nutrient helps to carry oxygen to tissues throughout the body
Iron
A prominent source of this micronutrient is in citrus foods like oranges and lemons.
Vitamin C
This deficiency can result in night blindness
Vitamin A
Glossitis and angular cheilosis are key signs of this deficiency
B2 (riboflavin)
The active form of this vitamin is referred to as Calcitriol.
Vitamin D
This nutrient is the most abundant micronutrient in the body because it makes up the skeletal system.
Calcium
The main dietary form of this nutrient is a seasoning often added to foods.
Sodium (NaCl - salt)
Beriberi is the name for a deficiency of this nutrient.
B1 (thiamin)
Excess intake of this nutrient may cause you to look like an Oompa Loompa (with orange skin).
Carotenoids (Vitamin A)
Vitamin B1 is also known as this.
Thiamin
This nutrient helps to prevent dental caries.
Fluoride
Dairy products are a primary source of this nutrient.
Calcium
Deficiency of this nutrient is known to cause neural tube defects such as spina bifida
Folate
Bowed legs are common with a deficiency of this nutrient during growth and development.
Vitamin D
This vitamin family contains phylloquinones and menaquinones
Vitamin K
Coumadin and warfarin, which are anticoagulant medications, are used to block this Vitamin's key function.
Vitamin K
This nutrient is found abundantly in leafy green vegetables, such as Kale
Vitamin K
Pellagra, meaning rough skin, is the hallmark sign of this deficiency.
B3 (niacin)
Deficiency of this nutrient can cause pale conjunctiva.
Cobalamin is a less common name to refer to this vitamin.
Vitamin B12
This nutrient could potentially cause a folate deficiency, because this nutrient is needed for folate metabolism
This vitamin can be synthesized from vegetables such as carrots, squash, or sweet potato.
Vitamin A (beta-carotene)
Dehydration (water deficiency)
Bitot's spots are an indication of this vitamin deficiency.
Vitamin A