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Vitamin-like Substances
By: Hassan
Hanum
Hariz
Contents
PABA Bioflavonoids Coenzyme Q10
Para-AminoBenzoic
Acid
PABA : Introduction
short form for Para-AminoBenzoic Acid.
It is an antioxidant that is considered by some
as a B complex vitamin, and sometimes called
vitamin Bx.
PABA : FOOD SOURCES
Main PABA sources:
brewer's yeast, molasses, organ meats like animal
liver and kidney & wheat germ.
naturally occurring
plant metabolites
Bioflavonoids : Introduction
Naturally occurring plant metabolites. These
compounds are responsible for the vibrant-
color of many fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
Four categories:
PCO (Proanthocyanidins)
Quercetin
Citrus bioflavonoids
Green Tea Polyphenols
Bioflavonoids : Food Sources
Citrus fruits
Berries
Onions
Parsley
Legumes
Green Tea
Red Wine
Bioflavonoids : Benefits and Functions
Used in alternative medicine as an aid to enhance
the action of vitamin C,
to support blood circulation,
as an antioxidant,
treat allergies, viruses, or arthritis
inflammatory conditions.
Not all uses for bioflavonoids have been
approved by the FDA. Bioflavonoids should not
be used in place of medication prescribed for you
by your doctor.
Bioflavonoids : Additional Uses
It prevents neonatal death due to erythroblastosis.
Reduced bleeding associated with capillary fragility.
It lowers cholesterol.
Preventing traumatic bruising.
Habitual and threatened miscarriage
Recurrent nosebleeds
Excessive menstrual bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Bleeding gums
Asthma
Bioflavonoids : Deficiency Symptoms
Easy Bruising
Bioflavonoids : RDA
The recommended dietary allowance
(RDA) for bioflavonoids has not been
established but health experts recommend
getting at least five good sized portions of
different fruit and vegetables everyday.
Average Daily Intake = 150-200 mg
Bioflavonoids : Caution
Consult your doctor if:
you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
you are breast-feeding a baby. It is not
known whether bioflavonoids will be
harmful to a nursing infant.
you intend to give it to your children
Coenzyme Q10
quinone derivative
Coenzyme Q10 : Introduction
quinone derivative
aka ubiquinone, ubidecarenone, coenzyme Q
Exist in three forms after undergoing redox reaction
Coenzyme Q10 : Food Sources
Sardine
Soy bean
Meat
Cauliflower
Broccoli
spinach
Coenzyme Q10 : Benefit and
Function
Electron transport chain
Mobile carrier that can accept hydrogen atoms from
Fmnh2, produced on NACH dehydrogenase (complex I)
Fadh2, produced on succinate dehydrogenase (complex II),
glycerophosphate dehydrogenase and acyl CoA
dehydrogenase.
Antioxidant
Coenzyme Q10 : Benefit and
Function