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Nutrition Flashcards

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Omega 3 FAs

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ALA, EPA, DHA

Use: atherosclerosis and hyperlipidemia, Inflammatory diseases, mental health, DM, eczema

Def→derm pathologies, CV pathologies

Foods: cold water fish, cod liver oil, walnut, flax or soy oil, algae

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Omega 6 FAs

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GLA, linoleic acid
Uses: allergies, RA, asthma, eczema with itch
Tox: large doses cause peroxidation without additional Vit E
Foods: veggies, nuts, seed, evening primrose, borage oil

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Saturated FAs

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contain no double bonds
Tox: excessive ingestion, inc risk of CV dz, colon CA
Foods: animal products, palm and coconut oils

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Trans FAs

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Just don’t eat this shit.
Cause: ADHD, atherosclerosis and CA
Foods: hydrogenated oils in processed foods, margarine, vegetable cooking oil

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Water soluble fiber

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prevent/Tx CV dz, DM, obesity, IBS, colon CA, diverticulitis, other GI dzs
Foods: fruits, legumes, seaweeds, vegetables, whole grains, nuts

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Water insoluble fiber

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Same use as most water soluble fibers, but *more irritating . PUD, constipation, digestive, weight loss
Food: wheat germ, veggies (roots), legumes, some fruits

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Protein deficiencies

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Kwashiokor: protein malnutrition with sufficient calories - hypoalbuminemic, gen edema, hepatosplenomegaly
Marasmus: (infants) protein and kcal deficiency - diarrhea, hunger, severe weight loss, growth retardation, muscle and subQ fat wasting

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Notes about protein in gen

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Tx uses: pregnany, lactation, pre-eclampsia
Other notes
Promotes Ca excretion and urine acidification –> osteoporosis and urolith
LIMIT in peeps with chronic renal failure and hepatic failure
Dietary levels correlated with heart dz
L-DOPa must be taken away from protein meals

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Folic Acid

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Uses: megaloblastic anemia, cervical dysplasia, neuro dz, oral dz (gingivitis), CA
foods: liver, greens, beets, broccoli

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B12

Cobalamin

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Uses: Deficiency syndromes and metabolic d/os - pernicious or megaloblastic anemias; neuropsych conditions: fatue, anxiety, depression, dementia
animal protein, milk, eggs, seafood, brewers yeast, fermented cheese
*Always give with folate
Lab: MMA, hypersegmentation of neutrophils

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B6

Pyridoxine

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Uses: Pain, N of pregnancy, PMS, depression, diabetes, asthma
meats, whole grains, egg yolk, soy beans, walnuts, cabbage, etc
*doses >500 mg/d can cause peripheral neuropathy

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B3

Niacin/nicotinaminde

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Uses: hyperlipidemia, DM, migrains, schizo
organ meat, meat, peanuts, dairy, eggs, almonds, sunflower seeds
*may raise HDL, has SE of flush

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Vitamin A

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Uses: immune fxn, derm conditions eye conditions
Labs: serum retinol, LV Bx
Foods: fish liver oil, whole milk, butter

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Beta carotene

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PROMOTES LUNG CANCER IN SMOKERS - never supplement
Use: alcoholism, prevent CV dz
Foods: dark green, yellow, orange veggies and fruits

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Biotin

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Uses: DM, diabetic neuropathiy, seborrheic derm
CI: psoriasis

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B1

Thiamin

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Uses: alcoholism, neuro conditions, fibrocystic br dz

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B2

Riboflavin

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Uses: eye conditions (cataracts, mac degen), migraine prophylaxis, muscle cramps

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B5

Pantothenic acid

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Uses: hypoadrenalism, allergic rhinitis

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Vitamin C

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Uses: CA, immune stimulation, colds/flu, cv dz, atherosclerosis, allergies
Foods: primarily citrus and tomatoes
CI: dialysis
Can cause osmotic diarrhea and iron overload
*may interfere with stool fecal occult blood, hgb and urine glucose tests

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Vitamin D

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Uses: prevent osteoporosis, kidney-related bone issues, hypoparathyroidism, CA prophylaxis
Tox: over 10,000 IUs/day for prolonged periods, kiddos and infants can easily be OD’d

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Vitamin E

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Uses: atherosclerosis, PMS, CA, parkinsonism, Alxheimer’s
Foods: wheat germ, dark leafy greens, vegetable oils

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Vit K

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Uses: clotting DOs due to deficiency, osteoporosis
Foods: dark leafy greens
Labs: PT and INR

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Boron

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osteoporosis

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Calcium

3 uses

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Uses: allergies, osteoporosis, muscle cramps
Food: dairy, green leafs, sesame

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Mg

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Uses: HTN, asthma, migraine, constipation, restless legs

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Chromium

Main use?

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Uses: DM, functional hypoglycemia –> all things blood sugar regulation

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Copper

Ratio with another mineral?

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Uses: immunodepression, anemia, osteoporosis

Zn:Cu ratio should be 15-20:1

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Fluoride

Potential side effect?

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Uses: dental caries

*May cause CNS damage

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Iodine

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SSKI: COPD, CF, chronic sinusitis, fibrocystic breasts, post radiation exposure, thyrotoxicosis
Topical: vaginitis, preop disinfection
Tox: high intake can cause hypothyroidism and goiter

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Manganese

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DM, ummunodepression, RA

31
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Molybdenum

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sulfoxidation deficit assoc with athma

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Potassium

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Uses: prevention of HTN and stroke, DM, postural HTN; also athletes, crohns, EDs, smokers, alcohol/drug users
Foods: nuts, fruits, all veggies

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Selenium

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Uses: atherosclerosis, oxidative eye damage, CA, immune agent, hypothyroidism (helps with conversion of t4 to t3)
Foods: organ mats, seafood, nuts, garlic, brazil nut

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Silicon

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Osteoporosis

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Sodium

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CFS with hypotension, hypotension, dehydration

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Vanadium

37
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Zinc

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Uses: skin disease, immunodeficiency/support in infxns, tinnitus, Cu toxicity
Foods: oysters, beef and lamb, pumpkin and sunflower seeds

38
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GABA

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Relaxation, anxiety, sleep

CI: bipolar

39
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Carnitine

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HEART AND BRAIN
angina, cardiomyopathy, CHF, MI, atherosclerosis, intermittent claud, cataracts, neuropathy, alzheimers, depression in the elderly

40
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Choline

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Brain

alcoholism, epilepsy, memory loss

41
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CoQ10/Ubiquinone

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decreased endogenous production with statin use, cardiac arrhythmmias, cardiomyopathy, CHF, HTN

42
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DMAE

dimethylaminoethanol

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Alzheimer’s tardive dyskinesia, ADHD
CI: epilepsy, BPD, KD and LV disorders
Food: anchovies, sardines

43
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DMSO

dimethyl sulfoxide

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antiox, NSAID for injury, promotes healing

44
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flavonoids

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Uses: inflamm, CV dz, oxidative dz (cataracts, mac degen, raynauds), allergies, DM, chronic V insufficiency

45
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glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate

46
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glutathione

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oxidative stress, liver dz, detoxification, AIDS, DM, cataracts
CI: asthma, sulfite allergy

47
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Indol-3-carbinol (I-3-C)

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DIM
Uses: prevention of CA (Br and cervical)
Foods: cruciferous veggies

48
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Inositol

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ARTERIES - atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, CM, peripheral vasc dz
Food: beef brain and heart, cantaloupe, citrus, molasses

49
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Myoinositol

50
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Isoflavones

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any estrogen-stimulated or dependent condition, incl menopause, fibroids, endometriosis
Foods: soy, most beans

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MSM

methylsulfonyl methane

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skin, pain relief, anti-inflamm

52
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PABA

Para-amino benzoic acid

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skin, scars, sunscreen

53
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Phosphatidylcholine

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hepatoprotective, hypercholesterolemia, alzheimer’s

54
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Phosphatidylserine

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BRAIN: age-related decline in brain fxn, early Alz and Parkinson’s, depression, stress

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Policosanol

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hypercholesterolemia, PCOS

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Superoxide Dismutase

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free-radical scavenger! anti-inflamm

57
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Amylase

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carbohydrate catabolism

58
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Beta-galactosidase (lactase)

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lactose intolerance

59
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HCl

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betaine or glutamic HCl
hypo- or achlorhydria (MC seen in elderly, acne rosacea)
*excess = ulcer

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Lipase

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fat malabsorption or GB removal

61
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Pancreatin

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protein malabsorption

may have systemic anti-inflamm properties

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Papain/Bromelain

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systemic use for inflamm (away from food)

63
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Pepsin

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protein malabsorption

64
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Protease

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Protein Malabsorption

65
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Iron

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Use: Fe deficiency
Foods: meats of all kinds, kelp, legumes, dark leafy greens
CI: hemochromatosis
Interactions: tannins (coffee, black tea), phytates, antacids all decrease absorption
Vit C, HCl inc absorption

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