Skeletal Flashcards
What Vitamins are vital to skeletal health? 5
A, B, C, D & K
What Minerals are vital to skeletal health? 2
Calcium & Magnesium
What Fats are vital to skeletal health? 1
Essential Fatty Acids
Why is Vitamin A vital to skeletal health? 2
Bone & teeth growth
Why are the B vitamins vital to skeletal health? 1
Treatment of pain
Why is Vitamin C vital to skeletal health? 1
Promotes strong bones & teeth
Why is Vitamin D vital to skeletal health? 5
Promotes strong bones & teeth Builds new osteoblasts Helps absorb Calcium and Potassium Needed for growth in children Vitamin D and Potassium help place Calcium in the right place - anchors in the bones
Why is Vitamin K vital to skeletal health? 1
Formation of new bone and dentine
Why is Calcium vital to skeletal health? 1
Maintain normal bones and teeth (with Magnesium and Phosphorus)
Why is Magnesium vital to skeletal health? 1
Regulates transport and metabolism of Calcium
Why are EFA’s vital to skeletal health? 3
Play multiple roles in bone structure, function and development
Fats are required for proper Calcium metabolism
Essential components of all membranes including those of cartilage and bone
What Cytoplan products might be prescribed for skeletal health? 2
Bone Support (calcium, magnesium & Isoflavones) and Phytoflavones (mimic oestrogens and have positive effects on bone)
Name some food sources that are good for skeletal health?
Carrots, sweet potatoes, eggs, vegetables, nuts, seeds, black strap molasses, citrus fruits, berries, cauliflower, green leafy vegetables, oily fish, flax oil and hemp oil
