Basic principles of micronutrients

4 important questions on Basic principles of micronutrients

What 3 features do the 8 vitamin B complexes share in relation to solubility, chemical structure, and where the bulk of it is located in the body?

  1. Soluble in water
  2. Containing nitrogen
  3. Large amounts present in liver

What do the vitamins beta-carotene, retinol and vitamin E have in common?

Beta-carotene, retinol and vitamin E do not have any benefits for reducing risk of chronic diseases, and may even cause harm having to do with cancer and CVD

Which can be destroyed by heat, which cannot be destroyed by heat: vitamins or minerals?

Vitamins can be destroyed by heat;
Minerals cannot be destroyed by heat
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Why are most water-soluble vitamins not considered to be toxic and thus do not have upper limits (ULs)?

Since they are water-soluble, the vitamins are quickly excreted from the body

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