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Journal of Chinese Pharmaceutical Sciences ›› 2016, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (5): 329-341.DOI: 10.5246/jcps.2016.05.037

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Research progress on the functions of vitamins in body

Lingyan Gao1,2, Xiao Ma3, Xiao Liu2*   

  1. 1. Department of Pharmacy, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijng 100029, China 
    2. Department of Pharmacy, Aerospace Center Hospital, Beijng 100049, China
    3. Department of TCM Rheumatology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijng 100029, China
  • Received:2016-01-26 Revised:2016-02-18 Online:2016-05-30 Published:2016-03-22
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  • About author:Liuxiao graduated from School of Pharmacy at West China University of Medical Sciences in 1999. He got his master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science from School of Pharmacy at Peking University Health Science Centre in 2009. He has been working in Department of Pharmacy, China-Japan Friendship Hospital since 1999 and now he is an Associate Chief of Pharmacy in this department. After being the chief of Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Research Centre and Pharmaceutical Preparation Office, he is now the chief of PIVAS (pharmacy intravenous admixture services). He is also a member of the standing committee of Clinical Pharmacy Division, Peking Medical Association and a member of the Drug Clinical Trial inspection team from CFDA. His research focuses on Pharmacokinetic study, Phase I clinical trial and drug Analysis in human body. He has hosted and involved in over 10 clinical trials on cardiovascular drugs, immune system drugs, endocrine drugs, antitumor drugs and Respiratory drugs. He has published over 20 research papers and taken part in compiling over 6 books.

Abstract:

Vitamins are natural materials essential for maintaining the normal physical function of the live cells. It has been reportedthat 13 vitamins are needed in our body, included vitamin A, B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, folic acid and cobalamin), vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K. Nowadays, the functions of vitamins have been extensively investigated. The objective of this paper is to summarize the new functions of vitamins, aiming to provide suggestions on the usage of various vitamins in clinical application.

Key words: Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Functions

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