Micro Week 2 Flashcards
B6 Basics
-P5P
-Protein (Tryp) met break down, neurotransmitter synth, homocyst, energy
B6 Absorp/RDA
-1.3-1.9
-kids, men, preg, 50% >
-alcohol
B6 Foods & Forms
-pyrodoxine hydrochorine
-fish, meat, chickpeas, potato skin, banana
B6 Int/Def/Tox
Int: Anti-TB, park, NSAIDs, OC
Def: uncommon, alch, depression, confusion, mouth/tongue. Microcy, mood.
TUL: 100 mg, liver and nerve damage
CMP: AST, ALT transaminase
B9 Basics
-Folate
-RBC, Methyl, DNA
B9 Absorp/RDA
-B12, B6, B2, Vit C
-Avg 400-600 mcg (preggo)
B9 Foods & Forms
greens, Beans, fort grains, asparagus
B9 Int/Def/Toxicity
Int: NSAIDs, anti-convuls, chemo, methotrexate
Def: mego/Macrocytic anemia
Low intake, smoking, alc, IBD
NTD, mood, fatigue, anemia
TUL: 1,000
B12 Basics
-Cobalamin
-Folate met, CAC, +homo-+CVD, NTD, depression
-RDA avg 2.4
-IF,Illeum, stored in liver
B12 Foods & Forms
Animal (seafood), algae, mush
-Cyn, methyl
B12 Int/Def/Tox
-Mega Mac Anemia
(pernicious anemia, 60+, PPIs, gastric bypass, IBD, 1-G synd, metformin). nEUROPATHY
Int: met, PPI, anti-convuls
Cu Basics
Copper
Trace
ATP, collagen, iron, neuroco-factor, cytosol (CC), blood vessels (pipes)
Cu Absorp/RDA
-duo
+AA
-iron, zinc, fruc, vit c
-liver/heart storage
RDA 900 (teens, men=wmn)
Cu Foods/Forms
-copper sulfate, glycinate
-oysters, liver, organ, shellfish, nuts, grains
Cu Def/Tox/Int
Def: anemia, kid cow’s milk, ATP7A, connective tissue disorders
Tox: 10k ug, Wilson’s disease, GI distress, Menkes
Int: PPI, phytic acid
Zn Basics
-Trace, follows copper
-Involved in most enzyme reactions, protein formation, wound healing, fertility (men), NTs, immune, anti-viral
Zn absorp/RDA
-Cu, iron, Ca, folate, phytate, oxalate
+needs acid
-8-11 mg, <boys, preg
Zn Foods & Forms
-Meat, eggs, seafood, whole grain, legumes (less-phytates), rice, lentils
-picolinate (weight loss), carnosine (gi)
Zn Tox/Def/Int
Def: acne, slow growth, night blindness, infertility, low immune
Tox: 40 mg/d, GI distress
Int: ABX, anti-vir, pencill, anti-convuls
Vit C Basics
-iron, carnitine
Vit C Absorp/RDA
-small I
-requires sodium
-smokers need more
-helps collagen work
-RDA: 75-90
Vit C Foods & Forms
-brocc, citrus fruits, brussels, tom, berries
-absorbic acid
Vit C Tox/Def
-Tox: GI
-Def: Scurvy, dental, bruising, wound
Iron Basics
-heme, energy, collagen, neuroT, thyroid
Iron Absorp/RDA
+need acid
-phytates/fiber, Ca, Zn bad (take separately)
-teens need more, ladies mo
-RDA: 8-18-27mg
Iron Foods & Forms
-liver, red meat, greens, molassis, pumpkin seeds
Zinc/Copper Ratio
15:1
