Adenin atau Vitamin B4

Vitamin B4 also known as Adenine is the member of the Vitamin B-Complex family. Vitamin B4 is also one of the water-soluble vitamins.  Adenine act as a  compound that acts as a co-enzyme with other compounds such as vitamins and is mostly known for its function  speed up the processes of producing energy in our body. That is why it is essential to provide our body with this important vitamin that can be done by adding sufficient amounts of food sources of Vitamin B4 to our daily diet.






Vitamin B4(Adenine) is also considered a purine derivative, which is a necessary element for proper protein synthesis and related chemical processes. Besides, vitamin B4 is an key component of DNA and RNA, nucleic acids that carry very valuable and unique genetic information about everyone of us. Along with proteins, these acids are principal for normal development and functioning of any human body or other living organisms and all forms of life on earth.







Adenine is the one of the nitrogenous bases of DNA also helpful in making code for DNA and is very important component of the DNA. It is a purine. Adenine forms a bond with thiamine in the DNA.  This vitamin B4 also forms a part of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) which is important in the transport of energy between many reactions and also forms adenosine which plays an important role in various biochemical processes. It enables the change of phosphate group which then provide energy which is very necessary for various cellular reactions and for cells’ life.





Also, adenine plays a very important role in biochemical processes linked to cell metabolism. In combination with sugar ribose, adenine forms such compound as adenosine, which further participates in formation of adenosine triphosphate, adenosine diphosphate, and adenosine monophosphate. These nucleotides are supposed to take part in the propagation of many hormonal stimuli. Vitamin B4 can be found as an element of various coenzymes in human body, which combine with vitamins to produce good amounts of energy. As it was said before, it is one of the main benefits of Vitamin B4.








Functions of Vitamin B4 Adenine

• Since it acts as a co-enzyme with other vitamins so it therefore enhances metabolism.
• It increases formation of antibodies which are helpful in counteracting various infections.
• It plays a role as a precursor of assimilation of other B-vitamins.
• Its helps to remove fatigue, weakness and debility.
• It plays a role as a precursor of assimilation of other B-vitamins.
• It causes promotion of cell formation as well as normal growth.
• It Increases the transit time of the intestinal tract of the body.
• It also helps to maintain balance of blood sugar levels in our body.
• It strengthens our immune system and its response.
• It causes promotion of cell formation as well as normal growth.
• It causes prevention of cellular mutation and formation of free radical

Deficiency Symptoms:
The following symptoms would be most likely associated with
Vitamin B-4 (Adenine) deficiency: Retarded growth rate, blood and skin disorders, constipation, nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances, muscle weakness, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), sensitivity to insulin, physical and mental depression, anemia, fatigue, vertigo (dizziness), allergies, prone to infections, weakened immune system response








Natural Sources of Vitamin B4

• The following herbs:  Blessed thistle, blue cohosh, burdock, capsicum (cayenne), caraway, cascara sagrada, catnip, cloves, couch grass, ginger,golden seal, hawthorn, hops, jojoba, kelp, lady’s slipper, mullein, rose hips, sage, sarsaparilla, spearmint, strawberry, thyme, yucca.
• Other source include raw unadulterated honey, bee pollen, royal jelly, propolis, most fresh vegetables, most fresh fruits. It is believed that all complex carbohydrates contain varying amounts of Vitamin B-4 (Adenine).

Source: http://www.rspharmchem.com/vitamin-b4.htm
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