Vitamin Studies

Importance: Essential for red blood cell formation and neurological function; deficiency can lead to anemia and cognitive issues.

Importance: Measures total vitamin D levels in the blood; important for bone health and immune function.

Importance: The active form of vitamin D; regulates calcium and phosphate metabolism in the body.

Importance: Measures folate levels within red blood cells; important for DNA synthesis and repair.

Importance: The active form of vitamin B12 that transports cobalamin in the blood; useful for assessing vitamin B12 status.

Importance: Measures vitamin C levels in the blood; essential for immune function, collagen synthesis, and antioxidant protection.

Importance: Important for vision, immune function, and skin health; deficiency can lead to night blindness and other health issues.

Importance: Acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage; important for immune function and skin health.

Importance: Essential for blood clotting and bone health; deficiency can lead to bleeding disorders.

Importance: Measures levels of undercarboxylated prothrombin; used to assess vitamin K status and coagulation disorders.

Importance: Reflects thiamine (vitamin B1) status in the body; deficiency can lead to neurological issues and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

Importance: Measures riboflavin (vitamin B2) levels; essential for energy production and cellular function.

Importance: Estimates riboflavin levels in red blood cells; helps assess nutritional status.

Importance: Essential for energy metabolism and synthesizing coenzyme A; important for overall health.

Importance: Necessary for DNA synthesis and repair; crucial during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.

Importance: Involved in amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and immune function.

Importance: Plays a key role in fatty acid synthesis and energy metabolism; important for healthy skin, hair, and nails.