Nutrition Minerals Video FC Flashcards
What is boron indicated for?
Osteoporosis
What is Ca indicated for?
Prevention of osteoporosis, muscle tetany/spasm, allergies
What is Mg indicated for?
HTN/Pre-eclampsia, Arrhythmia, DM Restless Leg syndrome Migraines Asthma Constipation Chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia
What is chromium indicated for?
Hypo/Hyperglycemia
What is Cu indicated for?
Immune support, bone, m/b anemia
What are some risks of Ca supplementation?
INC risk of MI, unless if supplemented with Mg and Vit. D
What are some risks of Cu supplementation?
Can be depleted by Zn
What is Fl indicated for?
Teeth, dental caries
What is Iodine indicated for?
Thyroid, COPD, Cystic fibrosis, Sinusitis, Fibrocystic breasts
What is topical Iodine indicated for?
Vaginitis, Dys-infx
What is Manganese indicated for?
DM, arthritis, immune issues
What is Molybdenum indicated for?
Asthma
What is K indicated for?
Crohn’s, absorption issues, eating d/o, athletes, EtOH/Drug abuse
What is Selenium indicated for?
Atherosclerosis, CA, eyes, immune, thyroid
What is Silicon indicated for?
Osteoporosis
What is Sodium indicated for?
Hypotension, Dehydration (IV)
What is Vanadium indicated for?
DM
What is Zinc indicated for?
Skin, Immune, Prostate health
What are some risks of Fl supplementation?
CNS damage, blocks thyroid function
What are some risks of Iodine supplementation?
Hypothyroidism Goiter
What are some risks of K supplementation?
Drug interactions, CVD, DM, Kidney issues
What does an OD of K look like?
Hypotension, confusion, irregular heart beat
What are some risks of Selenium supplementation?
Narrow margin of safety, >600 mcg/day is toxic
What are some medications that can deplete K?
Diuretics and OCPs
What are some food sources of K?
Banana, Avocados, Nuts, Citrus fruit, Greens
Why is Selenium good for thyroid?
Converts T4 to T3, antioxidant, decreases autoimmune antibodies
