Ultra Trace Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
(5) ultra trace minerals
A
selenium manganese iodide chromium molybdenum
2
Q
function of chromium
A
insulin secretion
3
Q
chromium deficiency
A
insulin resistance
4
Q
iodide function
A
thyroid hormone (T4 and T3)
5
Q
iodide deficiency
A
goiter
6
Q
iodide toxicity (2)
A
burning mouth
hypothyroidism
7
Q
function of molybdenum is ______ for _____ & ______
A
cofactor
S metabolism
uric acid synthesis
8
Q
molybdenum toxicity
A
gout (excessive uric acid production)
9
Q
best source of molybdenum
A
plants
10
Q
best source of manganese
A
plants
11
Q
function of manganese is ______ in _______
A
superoxide dismutase
mitochondria
12
Q
toxicity of manganese
A
tremors (minors)
13
Q
function of selenium is _____ for ____ & _____
A
cofactor
T4 and T3
glutathione peroxidase
14
Q
best source of selenium
A
brazil nuts
15
Q
symptom of selenosis
A
brittle nails
