Vitamin Crossword

2. Helps prevent brain defects related to the brain and spine
5. 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
11. Necessary for absorbing vitamin B12 in stomach
13. Vitamin that acts as an antioxidant; may help to prevent Alzheimer’s
14. Formal name for a B vitamin that aids in creating fats, neurotransmitters, and hemoglobin
17. When taking this type of medication, vitamin K consumption must be consistent
19. Sources of this pro-vitamin include sweet potatoes, carrots, and pumpkin
20. Vitamin D helps to regulate levels of calcium and what other mineral in body

1. Three forms of vitamin B6 include pyridoxal, pyridoxamine, and this form
3. Helps release neurotransmitter, acetylcholine; found in milk, eggs, and liver
4. Formal name for vitamin E
6. Activates calcium cascade, essential in blood clotting
8. Helps convert food into energy, B vitamin
9. Deficiency of this vitamin can cause Pellagra
10. Necessary in bone and hair health; produced by bacteria in GI tract
12. Third form of vitamin A after retinol and retinoic acid
15. Vitamin thought of most during cold and flu season
16. Formal name for vitamin that is synthesized in part by the sun
18. Formal name for vitamin that helps produce collagen