Natsumi's Vitamins Flashcards
Eating large quantities of eggs can lead to which vitamin deficiency?
B7 (biotin) deficiency
Seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap) and alopecia can be a deficiency of which vitamin?
B7 (biotin) deficiency
B7 (biotin) indicated for?
- Strong nails, healthy hair
- Seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap)
- Diabetes, diabetic nephropathy.
B7 (biotin) works well with which other supplements
B vitamins, CoQ10, carnitin
Which drug can reduce B7 (biotin) levels?
Alcohol and antibiotics
Alcohol inhibits abroption
Antibiotics reduces gut synthesis of biotin
B7 (biotin) may worsen which condition
Psoriasis
This vitamin is important for healthy pregnancy, functioning immune system, mucus membrane, skin and RBC.
B6 (pyridoxine)
Dermatitis, cheilosis, glossitis, anemia, glucose intolerance, depression, convulsions, insomnia can be a deficiency of which vitamin?
B6 (pyridoxine)
Elevation in homocysteine is associated with which vitamin def?
B6 (pyridoxine)
Elevated homocysteine indicates
Increased CVD risk
Safe and toxic dose of B6 (pyridoxine)
Toxic dose of B6 can cause?
up to 250 mg is safe
Toxic: chronic intake above 500 mg → peripheral neuropathy & ataxia
People who are taking levodopa-only should avoid which vitamin
B6 (pyridoxine)
Pyridoxine hydrochloride & Pyridoxal-5-phosphate are a form of?
B6 (pyridoxine)
Pyridoxal-5-phosphate = most active form
B6 (pyridoxine) indicated for?
A crap load of things!
Asthma, autism, CVD, Carpal tunnel, depression, epilepsy, n/v during pregnancy, osteoporosis
Which vitamin and mineral combo is helpful for autism?
Magnesium + B6 (pyridoxine)
RBC pyridoxal-5-phosphate (PLP) and pyridoxal (PL) are lab tests for?
B6 (pyridoxine)
Burning foot syndrome is associated with which vitamin def?
B5 (pantothenic acid)
Pantothenic acid and pantethine use?
B6 (pyridoxine)
Pantothenic acid - adrenal function, RA
Pantethine use - reduce cholesterol/TG
B6 (pyridoxine) works synergistically with __ and __
carnitine and CoQ10
Pellagra causes what? Which vitamin deficiency is it associated with?
Vitamin B3 (Niacin, Niacinamide) deficiency → Pellagra
4 D’s: dermatitis, diarrhea (decreased HCl), dementia, death
Which vitamin is component in the coenzymes NAD and NADP
Vitamin B3 (Niacin, Niacinamide)
Main side effect of niacin
FLUSHING and itching of the skin over 50 mg
Hepatotoxic over 3000mg (3g)
Vitamin B3 (Niacin vs. Niacinamide) use?
Niacin: Hypercholesterolemia (lowers cholesterol, raises HDL), atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease
Niacinamide: arthritis, DM1
other use: acne, dementia, schizophrenia, taste disorder
Inositol hexaniacinate is a form of
Vitamin B3 (Niacin, Niacinamide)
B3 (Niacin, Niacinamide) caution?
Caution with pregnancy, DM, glaucoma, gout, liver dz, PUD.
CAN ELEVATE BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL
Urine NMN (N1-methylnicotinamide) & 2-pyr (N1-methyl-2-pyridone-5-carboxamide) good indication for?
Niacin status
RBC NAD is a sensitive indicator for niacin status
Cracks and sores at the corners of the mouth, inflammation of the mouth and tongue, skin lesions; visual disturbances such as sensitivity to light and loss of visual acuity; burning and itching of the eyes, lips, mouth and tongue can be a deficiency of which vitamin? Common population with this deficiency?
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
geriatrics
FMN and FAD are associated with which vitamin
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) use?
EYE!
Cataracts, prevention of migraines, sickle cell anemia
What meds/substance can decrease Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
OCP, antibiotics, alcohol
Vitamin B1 deficiency leads to?
Beriberi and Wernicke’sencephalopathy
CHF, tachycardia, memory loss, hepatomegaly, muscle atrophy, GI disturbance, numbness, severe weight loss
B1 (thiamine) levels are decreased with which meds/substance
OCP, antibiotics, alcohol, coffee
Phenytoin
High card diet
