Vitamin Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. Formal name for vitamin that is synthesized in part by the sun
  2. 5. Formal name for a B vitamin that aids in creating fats, neurotransmitters, and hemoglobin
  3. 6. 3 forms of vitamin B6 include pyridoxal, pyridoxamine, and this form
  4. 7. When taking this type of medication, vitamin K consumption must be consistent
  5. 9. Formal name for vitamin E
  6. 11. Vitamin D helps to regulate levels of calcium and what other mineral in body
  7. 12. B vitamin that helps turn food into energy; found in milk, yogurt, and cheese; sensitive to light
  8. 14. 3rd form of vitamin A after retinol and retinoic acid
  9. 16. Vitamin thought of most during cold and flu season
  10. 18. Deficiency of this vitamin can cause Pellagra
  11. 19. Necessary in bone and hair health; produced by bacteria in GI tract
Down
  1. 1. Sources of this pro-vitamin include sweet potatoes, carrots, and pumpkin
  2. 3. Necessary for absorbing vitamin B12 in stomach
  3. 4. Vitamin that acts as antioxidant; may help to prevent Alzheimer’s
  4. 8. Helps prevent brain defects related to the brain and spine
  5. 9. Formal name for vitamin that helps produce collagen
  6. 10. Levels of this amino acid may be lowered due to folic acid
  7. 13. Activates calcium cascade, essential in blood clotting
  8. 15. Helps convert food into energy, B vitamin
  9. 17. Helps release neurotransmitter, acetylcholine; found in milk, eggs, and liver