ultratrace minerals

Question 1

What are major functions of Se?

Answer 1

• cofactor for glutathione peroxidase

- T4 ->T3 conversion

Question 2

Glutathione peroxidase is found in what 3 places?

Answer 2

plasma, cytoplasm, mitochondria of cells

Question 3

Whats a good source of Se?

Answer 3

brazil nuts

Question 4

Se deficiency can lead to what 2 diseases?

Answer 4

Keshans- cardiomyopathy in children/ women

Kashin-Becks- osteoarthritis

Question 5

Whats Se toxicity called?

Answer 5

Selenosis

Question 6

What are symptoms of Selenosis?

Answer 6

hair/nail brittleness, tooth decay

Question 7

Whats the function of Cr?

Answer 7

insulin secretion/ binding

Question 8

Symptoms of Cr deficiency?

Answer 8

• insulin resistance

- increase FFA in blood

Question 9

Symptoms of toxicity of Cr?

Answer 9

(thru supplementation) skin lesions, cancer

Question 10

What are good sources of Cr?

Answer 10

yeast , oysters, potatoes

Question 11

What % of Cr is absorbed?

Question 12

Whats the major function of I?

Answer 12

thyroid hormones (t4 and t3)

Question 13

What are good sources of I?

Answer 13

seafood, iodized salt

Question 14

What are symptoms with I deficiency?

Answer 14

goiter, cretinism

Question 15

Proteins in food that bind iodine, prohibiting absorption are called what?

Answer 15

Goitrogens

Question 16

What symptoms are seen with I toxicity?

Answer 16

nausea, vomiting, burning of mouth/ throat

Question 17

What are functions of Mn?

Answer 17

• cofactor in SOD in MITOCHONDRIA

- connective/ skeletal tissue growth and formation

Question 18

Sources of Mn?

Answer 18

• whole grains
• legumes
• nuts
• coffee/ tea

Question 19

Tho rare, what are symptoms of Mn deficiency?

Answer 19

fertility issues, pancreatic insufficiency, slow hair growth

Question 20

Symptoms of Mn toxicity?

Answer 20

liver/ brain damage, tremors, memory loss

Question 21

What are functions of Molybdenum?

Answer 21

cofactor -xanthine oxidase( v reperfusion injury)

Question 22

Sources of Molybdenum?

Answer 22

whole grains, legumes, dairy

Question 23

Symptoms of Mo deficiency?

Answer 23

neurologic symptoms

Question 24

Symptoms of Mo toxicity?

Answer 24

gout