Vitamins and Hormones

1. Vitamins

1. Vitamins are organic compounds required in small amounts for essential metabolic processes.
2. They are classified into water-soluble (Vitamin B-complex and Vitamin C) and fat-soluble (Vitamins A, D, E, and K).

Water-Soluble Vitamins

1. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): Helps in carbohydrate metabolism. Deficiency causes beriberi.
2. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Essential for energy production.