Microminerals Flashcards
microminerals are needed in ____ amounts
microgram amounts (toxic at higher levels)
name the microminerals
chromium (Cr)
cobalt (Co)
copper (Cu)
fluoride (F)
iodine (I)
iron (Fe)
manganese (Mn)
molybdenum (Mo)
selenium (Se)
zinc (Zn)
chromium is a co-factor for ____
glucose tolerance factor
cobalt co-factor
part of cobalamin (vitamin B12)
copper is a co-factor for ____ & ____
copper-zinc super oxide dismutase
cytochrome c oxidase
function of fluoride
increase hardness of enamel of teeth
chromium function
helps insulin bind to cell
cobalt deficiency leads to ____
macrocytic anemia
location of Cu-Zn super oxide dismutase
cytoplasm
location of cytochrome c oxidase
complex IV in ETC
high levels of fluoride are ____
toxic
iodine co-factors
part of thyrocine T4
part of triiodothyronine
Iron is a co-factor for…
- cytochromes
- Hb
- Myoglobin
Manganese is a co-factor for…
Mn SOD
Decarboxylase
Molybdenum is a co-factor for…
Xanthine Oxidase