Vitamin Crossword

3. Formal name for a B vitamin that aids in creating fats, neurotransmitters, and hemoglobin
5. Levels of this amino acid may be lowered due to folic acid
6. Deficiency of this vitamin can cause Pellagra
9. Formal name for vitamin E
10. Helps convert food into energy, B vitamin
11. B vitamin that helps turn food into energy; found in milk, yogurt, and cheese; sensitive to light
13. Formal name for vitamin that is synthesized in part by the sun
15. Sources of this pro-vitamin include sweet potatoes, carrots, and pumpkin
16. Vitamin thought of most during cold and flu season
17. Vitamin that acts as an antioxidant; may help to prevent Alzheimer’s

1. Helps release neurotransmitter, acetylcholine; found in milk, eggs, and liver
2. Necessary for absorbing vitamin B12 in stomach
3. Vitamin D helps to regulate levels of calcium and what other mineral in body
4. When taking this type of medication, vitamin K consumption must be consistent
7. Three forms of vitamin B6 include pyridoxal, pyridoxamine, and this form
8. Helps prevent brain defects related to the brain and spine
9. Formal name for vitamin that helps produce collagen
12. Activates calcium cascade, essential in blood clotting
14. Third form of vitamin A after retinol and retinoic acid
15. Necessary in bone and hair health; produced by bacteria in GI tract