Vitamin Crossword

2. Third form of vitamin A after retinol and retinoic acid
7. Necessary for absorbing vitamin B12 in stomach
9. Helps convert food into energy, B vitamin
10. Formal name for a B vitamin that aids in creating fats, neurotransmitters, and hemoglobin
13. Helps release neurotransmitter, acetylcholine; found in milk, eggs, and liver
14. Formal name for vitamin that helps produce collagen
18. Sources of this pro-vitamin include sweet potatoes, carrots, and pumpkin
19. Vitamin thought of most during cold and flu season

1. B vitamin that helps turn food into energy; found in milk, yogurt, and cheese; sensitive to light
3. Vitamin D helps to regulate levels of calcium and what other mineral in body
4. Helps prevent brain defects related to the brain and spine
5. Vitamin that acts as an antioxidant; may help to prevent Alzheimer’s
6. Activates calcium cascade, essential in blood clotting
8. Formal name for vitamin E
11. Levels of this amino acid may be lowered due to folic acid
12. When taking this type of medication, vitamin K consumption must be consistent
15. Necessary in bone and hair health; produced by bacteria in GI tract
16. Formal name for vitamin that is synthesized in part by the sun
17. Three forms of vitamin B6 include pyridoxal, pyridoxamine, and this form
20. Deficiency of this vitamin can cause Pellagra