D1_L2 Pt 3: Water Soluble Vitamins 1 Flashcards
Mnemonic to remember the order of B-vitamins
THe (1)
RIch (2)
NInja (3)
PAinted (5)
PYramids (6)
BIannually (7)
FOr (9)
CYclists (12)
B-Vitamin names
THiamine (B1)
RIboflavin (B2)
NIacin (B3)
PAntothenic acid (B5)
PYridoxine (B6)
BIotin (B7)
FOlate (B9)
CYanocobalamin (B12)
How does the amount of carbs eaten affect the amount of thiamine needed?
More carbs = more thiamine
Primary functions of thiamine
Metabolism of pyruvate
Carbohydrate oxidation
Converts pyruvate to acetyl CoA for Kreb Cycle
How does temperature and pH affect thiamine
Thiamine is depleted as temperature or pH goes up
Is not depleted in acidic pH
Primary sources of thiamine
Think Bread PLuG
Bread
Pork
Liver
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Grains/Germ
What can lead to thiamine deficiency?
Deficiency symptoms of thiamine
Excessive alcohol intake can decrease thiamine
Think TEMP BF d/t alcoholism
Tachycardia
Erythrocyte transketolase (decreased)
Muscle/Memory (decreased)
Plasma pyruvate (increased)
Beriberi
Foot drop
Functions of riboflavin
Precursor for FAD & FMN
Assists in protein energy release & RBC formation
Riboflavin is susceptible to ______
Riboflavin is depleted in ______ pH
UV light
Acidic
Sources of riboflavin
Think MiLKY way
Meat/milk
Liver
Kidney
Yogurt
Deficiency symptoms of riboflavin
Think Ribs are eaten with G(ood) MAC
Growth failure
Magenta tongue
Angular stomatitis
Cheilosis (cracked corners of mouth)
The primary metabolic form of niacin is ____
NAD
Primary function of niacin
Involved in metabolic & energy processes of carbs, protein, & fat (macronutrients)
How is niacin produced?
The liver uses tryptophan to produce niacin
Primary sources of niacin
Think a TRYP to (nia)CIN city & partying too much feels CRaPPY
Chicken
Rice
a
Peanuts
Protein
Yeast
