Isotope Labeled Vitamins

Isotope-labeled vitamins are modified forms of vitamins that contain isotopes, such as carbon-13, deuterium, or tritium. These isotopes act as tracers, allowing researchers to track the absorption, metabolism, and distribution of vitamins in biological systems. By studying the movement of labeled vitamins through different metabolic pathways, researchers can gain insights into how vitamins are utilized by the body and how their metabolism may be affected by various factors, such as diet, genetics, or disease. Isotope-labeled vitamins are particularly valuable in studies of vitamin deficiency, metabolic disorders, and the bioavailability of vitamins from different food sources or supplements. This research can help improve our understanding of the role of vitamins in health and disease, leading to better strategies for vitamin supplementation and management of nutritional disorders.