Chapter 53: Vitamin & Mineral Therapy Flashcards
Fat soluble vitamins
Absorbed by intestinal cells. Enhanced by dietary fat intake. Has the potential to create toxicity.
Vitamins A, D, E and K.
Supplements: retinol & a-tocopherol
Water soluble vitamins:
Not stored in the body but must be replaced daily with diet or supplements.
Vitamin B and C
Function of Vitamin E
To intercept the oxidation process associated with polyunsaturated fatty acids
Dietary sources rich in Vitamin K
Spinach and collard greens & any leafy greens.
Function of Vitamin A
Help with vision, skeletal and soft tissue growth and immunity
Symptoms of low potassium (hypokalemia)
Muscle cramps & weakness
Heart muscle weakness
Respiratory muscle weakness
Breathing difficulties
Symptoms of low magnesium (hypomagnesemia).
Tetany
Ventricular Arrhythmia
Muscle weakness
What are trace minerals?
Iron
Zinc
Chromium
Function of calcium
Muscle contraction and relaxation.
Innvolved in clotting cascade and formation of fibrin.
Required for Cell communication.
Activation of lipase to digest fat.
Activation of protein splitting enzymes.
Secretion of insulin by pancreatic beta cells.
Regulation of cell membrane’s permeability to nutrients.
Function of sodium
To maintain balance of water in the different body compartments
Symptoms of low Vitamin C
Difficult wound healing
Bleeding gums
Loosing teeth
Symptoms of low B12
Fatigue
Nauseous
Low hemoglobin level
Sensations of “pins and needles” to feet.
This vitamin helps reduce the risk for deficiency and macular degeneration
Vitamin A
Symptoms of low Vitamin D
Soft, demineralized bones
Akward gait
Symptoms of Hypernatremia
Thirst
Seizures
Muscle twitching
