Minerals Flashcards
-most abundant min
-1,000 mg (adult)
1,200 mg (50+)
-bones, heart, nerve
-PTH-> calcitriol
-tofu, dairy, legumes, greens (GoLD)
-def: tetany (hypocal)
osteoporsis
Calcium
-bones & teeth
-DNA/RNA, ATP
-phospholipids
-cheese, chicken, dark soda
def: rare
Phosphorus
-hemoglobin
-oxygen to body tissues
-ferric (food)
-transferrin (transports)
-ferrous (FE2+ most bioavail)
-ferritin (stored (tin))
-heme (animal, bioavail)
-non-heme (plant beans, cereal, lentils, spinach, calcium interferes)
def: microcytic anemia, pica, spoon nails (PAWS)
Iron
-muscles, bones, teeth
-ATP
-chlorophyll
-milk, nuts, choc, greens
Magnesium
-immunity, wounds
-carb met (insulin)
-lowers iron/copper absorp
-fish, pumpkin seeds, eggs
-def: impaired healing, alopecia, loss appetite/taste
Zinc
-ceruloplasmin
-helps iron
-inverse w zinc
-oysters, shellfish, mush
-def: wilson’s disease (high copper in organs, not blood), neutropenia (low WBC)
Copper
-thyroid hormones (T3/T4)
-CNS
-fish, salt, seaweed
-def: goiter
Iodine
-bones & teeth
-soil, water, tea
-def: dental carries
Fluoride
-def: Keshan disease, infertililty, myalgia
-meat, soil, dairy
Selenium
-CNS
-shellfish, legumes
Manganese
-insulin
-def: insulin resistance
-grapes, oyster, yeast
Chromium
-B-12, nerves
-Def: B12, anemias
-animal sources
Cobalt
-protein, hair & nail structures
-brittle nails
-meat, eggs, nuts
Sulfur
-cell membranes
-milk, eggs, soybeans
Choline
CaLcitOnIN wants to keep calcium…
LOW/keeps ca “IN” bones
ParatHYroid hormone wants to keep calcium…
high
interacts with copper and zinc
iron
form of iron found in food
ferric (FeRICe)
most easily abosorbed iron form
ferrous
central core of chlorophyll
magnesium
spoon shaped nails pale & PICA def
iron
Wilson’s disease def
copper
Keshan disease def
Selenium
insulin mineral
chromium
