Vitamin Crossword

1. Formal name for vitamin that helps produce collagen
3. Formal name for a B vitamin that aids in creating fats, neurotransmitters, and hemoglobin
5. Helps prevent brain defects related to the brain and spine
6. Vitamin D helps to regulate levels of calcium and what other mineral in body
9. Deficiency of this vitamin can cause Pellagra
12. Three forms of vitamin B6 include pyridoxal, pyridoxamine, and this form
13. Necessary for absorbing vitamin B12 in stomach
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
18. Vitamin thought of most during cold and flu season
19. Sources of this pro-vitamin include sweet potatoes, carrots, and pumpkin

1. Formal name for vitamin E
2. Helps release neurotransmitter, acetylcholine; found in milk, eggs, and liver
4. B vitamin that helps turn food into energy; found in milk, yogurt, and cheese; sensitive to light
7. Levels of this amino acid may be lowered due to folic acid
8. Helps convert food into energy, B vitamin
10. Activates calcium cascade, essential in blood clotting
11. Vitamin that acts as an antioxidant; may help to prevent Alzheimer’s
14. When taking this type of medication, vitamin K consumption must be consistent
17. Third form of vitamin A after retinol and retinoic acid