Translations:B vitamins/4/en
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| Vitamin | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B1 | Thiamine | A coenzyme in the catabolism of sugars and amino acids. |
| Vitamin B2 | Riboflavin | A precursor of coenzymes called FAD and FMN, which are needed for flavoprotein enzyme reactions, including activation of other vitamins |
| Vitamin B3 | Niacin (nicotinic acid) | A precursor of coenzymes called NAD and NADP, which are needed in many metabolic processes. |
| Niacinamide | ||
| Nicotinamide riboside | ||
| Vitamin B5 | Pantothenic acid | A precursor of coenzyme A and therefore needed to metabolize many molecules. |
| Vitamin B6 | Pyridoxine | A coenzyme in many enzymatic reactions in metabolism. |
| Pyridoxal | ||
| Pyridoxamine | ||
| Vitamin B7 | Biotin | A coenzyme for carboxylase enzymes, needed for synthesis of fatty acids and in gluconeogenesis. |
| Vitamin B9 | Folate | A precursor needed to make, repair, and methylate DNA; a cofactor in various reactions; especially important in aiding rapid cell division and growth, such as in infancy and pregnancy. |
| Vitamin B12 | Cobalamins | Commonly cyanocobalamin or methylcobalamin in vitamin supplements. A coenzyme involved in the metabolism of all animal cells, especially affecting DNA synthesis and regulation, but also fatty acid metabolism and amino acid metabolism. |