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Is vitamin that is converted to the co-enzyme PLP which is active in amino acid metabolism?
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B vitamins and especially vitamin B6 are most commonly associated with enhancing metabolism. There are also many others that can aid in increasing metabolism such as vitamin C, and Green Tea. These are just a few that are commonly referred to when speaking of metabolism. Always remain skeptical of claims made about increasing metabolism. Some substances have limited evidence to suggest they actually increase metabolism. Vitamin C has been shown to increase fat-burning, but only amongst overweight individuals who were Vitamin C deficient. Use Google Scholar to check and see just whether a supplement has any evidence for increasing metabolism in normal people- and just how much.
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What hormone does the skin produce?
The answer is vitamin D. In presence of ultraviolet rays cholesterol is converted to vitamin D in the skin. One hydrogen atom is attached to it in liver and second in kidney to form active form of vitamin D.
In hypervitaminosis A D why does calcium deposit in kidney and not in liver and why does vit A store in liver and not in kidney?
The body stores excessive Vitamin A in the liver for later use if needed. Vitamin D however needs to be converted to a different form to be biologically active. This conversion after it leaves the liver, occurs in the kidney where it is converted to 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol, a biologically active form.
What are some examples of cofactors?
Cofactor or generally called co-enzymes which attaches with the enzymes and help in the reaction . For ex. succinyl-CoA, Acetyl-CoA.
What is calcitriol?
In presence of ultraviolet rays of sun Cholesterol in skin is converted to Cholecalciferol. then in Liver it get converted to 25 Cholecalciferol. then in kidney, it get converted to 1,25 Cholecalciferol. Which is active form of Vitamin D. Also called as Calitriol. If execass of Vitamin 'D' is ingested as in Cod Liver intake, then body converts it into 24, 25 cholecalciferol, which is almost inactive form of Vitamin 'D'. You have almost no Vitamin 'D' in diary food or any other food. So almost all people have subclinical vitamin 'D' deficiency, except people living in polar area. (Who almost never get heart attack.) so Vitamin 'D' should be added by government in food. Calcitriol deposites calcium salt in bones, enhance absorption of calcium salts from intestine, Reabsorbs calcium ion from kidney.
How does the excretory system help in homeostasis?
Excretory system is one of the main organ for haemostasis. It regulates the water balance, pH balance, salt balance. It regulates the blood pressure. It regulates the haemopoiesis. It produce active form of vitamin D. Vitamin D is responsible for calcium metabolism.
What is the coenzyme derived from pantothenic acid?
Pantothenic acid is converted into its active form Coenzyme A.
What is pyrodoxal phosphate?
It is the active form of vitamin B6. It acts as a coenzyme in enzymatic reactions, e.g. transamination and deamination reactions.
A compound in food that can be converted into an active vitamin inside the body is known as?
precursors
What are the coenzyme forms of riboflavin and pantothenic acid?
The active forms of Riboflavin (B2) are FAD and FMN.The active form of Pantothenic acid (B5) is Coenzyme A.
What is the mineral active in many enzyme systems that directly affects the metabolism of potassium calcium and vitamin D?
Magnesium
Why is pyridoxine used in the treatment of tuberculosis?
Isoniazid is a first line anti-tubercular drug which is used in treatment of tuberculosis.Pyridoxine is the naturally occurring form of vitamin B6. Following absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, it is converted in the liver to a coenzyme, pyridoxal phosphate, that is involved in many metabolic processes. Isoniazid interferes competitively with pyridoxine metabolism by inhibiting the formation of the active form of the vitamin, and hence often results in peripheral neuropathy.Hence, to prevent peripheral neuropathy, pyridoxine 10mg/day is given prophylactically to patients along with anti-tubercular treatment.Patients with evidence of vitamin B6 deficiency may require doses upto 50mg/day.
Can Beta-carotene can be converted to active vitamin A on a one to one ratio?
No. No ref, but 2:1 ratio is bandied about.
Does the liver synthesize vitamin D?
The skin, liver, and kidneys participate in synthesizing the active form of vitamin D.
How is vitamin D utilized?
NOVA NET ANSWER-------- calcium and phosphorus Vitamin D is absorbed in the gut, then travels to the skin, where it is converted by UV rays (from the sun) to Vitamin D3. From here, it is converted in the kidneys to calcitriol (or 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol), which is the biologically active form of the Vitamin. From here, it goes back to the intestine and assists in absorption of Calcium from the diet.
What hormone does the skin produce?
The answer is vitamin D. In presence of ultraviolet rays cholesterol is converted to vitamin D in the skin. One hydrogen atom is attached to it in liver and second in kidney to form active form of vitamin D.
What is a non-protein helper of an enzyme molecule called?
the general term is cofactor, but more specifically, if the cofactor is an organic molecule, it is called a coenzyme
In hypervitaminosis A D why does calcium deposit in kidney and not in liver and why does vit A store in liver and not in kidney?
The body stores excessive Vitamin A in the liver for later use if needed. Vitamin D however needs to be converted to a different form to be biologically active. This conversion after it leaves the liver, occurs in the kidney where it is converted to 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol, a biologically active form.
