Micronutrients and Performance Enhancement Supplements Flashcards
1
Q
What are vitamins
A
Coenzymes that aren’t produced in the body
2
Q
What are the 2 types of vitamins
A
Fat soluble and water soluble
3
Q
True or False:
We only need a small amount of each vitamin
A
True
4
Q
What are some examples of water soluble vitamins (6)
A
- Riboflavin
- Niacin
- B6
- B12
- Biotin
- Pantothenic acid
5
Q
What does riboflavin do
A
Helps breakdown FAD to make energy through glycolysis
6
Q
What does niacin do
A
Helps breakdown NAD+ to make energy through glycolysis
7
Q
What does FAD stand for
A
Flavin adenine dinucleotide
8
Q
What does NAD+ stand for
A
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
9
Q
What are the 4 major minerals
A
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Magnesium
10
Q
What are the 3 trace minerals
A
- Iron
- Zinc
- Copper
