MCBG Dr. Akohoue Nutrition and immunity Flashcards
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Zinc
Vitamins necessary for epithelial barriers
Vitamin A Vitamin B3 (Folate) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobolamin) Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Iron Zinc Copper Selenium
Vitamins necessary for cellular immunity functions
Vitamin A Vitamin B3 (Folate) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobolamin) Vitamin D Vitamin E Zinc Copper Selenium
Vitamins necessary for antibody (ab) production
They are involved in epithelial barriers, cellular immunity, and antibody production
ACE, and Zn (ACEZ are in everything)
Presentation: Diarrhea, skin lesions, infection, alopecia, and poor wound healing.
Associated nutrient deficiency: rarely Iron and copper deficiency
Primary nutirent deficiency: Zinc deficiency
Presentation: Anemia, pallor, spoon-shaped nails, pica, infections
Associated nutrient deficiency: Zinc
Primary nutrient deficiency: Iron deficiency
Presentation: Neutropenia anemia
Associated nutrient deficiency: Zn toxicity might be causative of symptoms
Primary nutrient deficiency: Copper deficiency
Presentation: Muscle aches and pains, cardiomyopathy, and infections
Primary nutrient deficiency:Selenium deficiency
Presentation: Xeropthalmia, keratomalacia, diarrhea, and respiratory infections
Associated nutrient deficiency: Zn deficiency
If it involves eyes it’s_____
Primary nutrient deficiency: Vitamin A deficiency
Presentation: Neurologic symptoms, atopic disease with increased IgE
Associated nutrient deficiency: Selenium deficiency
Primary nutrient deficiency:Vitamin E deficiency
Presentation: Scurvy, purpura, petechiae, hyperkeratotic lesions, recurrent funinculosis, and stress exercise
Primary nutrient deficiency: Vitamin C deficiency (Scurvy)
