mid term Flashcards
three whole foods that are generally sources of B vitamins
- whole grains
- yeast
- liver
vitamin B1 function
required for glycolysis
vitamin B2 function
proper utilization of folic acid and iron
vitamin B3 function
protein detoxifier
vitamin B5 function
production of adrenal hormones
vitamin B6 function
protects against repetitive use strain
vitamin B1 deficiency
muscle weakness/pain/paralysis
vitamin B2 deficiency
cracks at the side of the mouth
vitamin B3 deficiency
dermatitis
vitamin B5 defieciency
fatigue
vitamin B6 deficiency
unexplained muscle twitches
Vitamin B1 nickname
the morale vitamin
vitamin B2 nickname
the eye vitamin
vitamin B3 nickname
the schizophrenia vitamin
vitamin B5 nickname
the adrenal/stress vitamin
what is another name for vitamin B1
Thiamine
another name for vitamin B2
Riboflavin
supplementing with which vitamin could cause the niacin flush to occur
vitamin B3
over worked and over stressed individuals would benefit from supplementing with this vitamin
vitamin B5 the adrenal/stress vitamin
vitamin ____ is a co en zyme for many different enzymes. It is important in the interconversion of amino acidsand the production of hydrochloric acid.As such it should be a vitamin considered in cases of high protein diets.
vitamin B6 / pyridoxine
what are the two lecithin factors?
choline and inositol
vitamin B12 is measured in _____
micrograms
it is the only B vitamin that contains the mineral _____.
cobalt
the absorption of vitamin B12 requires a substance known as_____ factor whose production depends on sufficient amounts of ____ production in the stomach..
intrinsic
Hydrochloric acid
vitamin B12 is absorbed in the ____ part of the small intestines.
ileum
to ensure proper absorption of vitamin B12 it is best taken _____ or via ______ injections.
sublingually
intramuscular
vitamin B12 function
health integrity of myelin sheath
folic acid function
synthesis of DNA and RNA
biotin function
hair,nails and skin health
vitamin B12 deficiency
pernicious anemia
folic acid deficiency
megoblastic anemia
Biotin deficiency
poor appetite or anorexia
Inositol deficiency
constipation
Choline deficiency
cardiovascular insufficiencies
vitamin B12 food source
red meat
folic acid food source
dark leafy greens
Biotin food source
nuts and whole grains
Choline food source
organ meats
Inositol food source
ground sesame seeds
how many months should a women supplement with folic acid prior to cenception?
6 months
which two vitamins are produced by intestinal bacteria
vitamin H and vitamin B12
(in our gut)
Another name for Vitamin H is
Biotin
What is a MAJOR food source of lecithin?
Eggs (in the yolk)
FOLIC acid destroyed by?
ESTROGEN
bioflavonoids are found naturally in foods with vitamin______
vitamin c
