This video describes the mechanisms of action of folate and the disease associated with its deficiency

Thiamine (vitamin B1) is an important constituent of thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP), a cofactor found in several important dehydrogenase reactions. Notably, it is found in pyruvate dehydrogenase, alpha ketoglutarate dehydrogenase, and branched chain ketoacid dehydrogenase. And don’t forget about the transketolase…

Vitamin K (phytomenadione) ——————————————— Characteristics Synonyms Vitamin K1 (phytomenadione, phytonadione, or phylloquinone) Vitamin K2 (menaquinone) Active form: vitamin K hydroquinone; activation occurs via enzyme epoxide reductase Sources ————- Leafy green vegetables (vitamin K1) Eggs, dairy, and meat (vitamin K2) Synthesized…

10 – Vitamin D 10 – Vitamin K Deficiency 10 –Vitamin B12 Deficiency 4 – Thiamine Deficiency 3 – Folate Deficiency 3 – Vitamin A 3 – Niacin 3 – Vitamin B6 3 – Vitamin C Deficiency No Yield: •…

Thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiencies are primarily seen in alcoholic patients. This scenario is so common on Step 1 that anytime you see alcoholism in a vitamin question, your first thought should be thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is found in a lot…