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Values/Vits/Mins/Deficiencies Flashcards

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Albumin

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3.5 - 5 21 day half life

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Prealbumin

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19-43 2 day half life

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Hematocrit

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Men: 41-53% Women: 36-46%

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Hemoglobin

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Men >14 Women >12

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Lymphocyte

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Normal >2700 Decreased in PCM

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Vit A

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Eyes, epithelium Fat soluble Dry, dull conjunctiva and night blindness

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Vit E

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Antioxidant Fat soluble

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Vit D

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Hormone - bone and mineral Fat soluble Facilitates Ca and Phos uptake Rickets!!!

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Vit K

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Clotting Fat soluble Bleeding gums, bruising

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Thiamin / B1

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Cellular/DNA metabolic reactions Water soluble Diarhea, appetite, confusion, neuropathy, dementia

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Niacin

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Fat, carb, protein catabolism, DNA repair, FA and chol synthesis Water soluble Confusion, weakness, sensory losses, scaly dermatitis, mucosal atrophy

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Riboflavin / B2

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Energy, fat, ketone, carb and protein metabolism Water soluble Scaling around nostrils, red eyes, fissuring at corners, angular cheilosis, magenta tongue

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Pyridoxine / B6

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Maintains electrolyte balance and helps with RBC production Water Soluble Neuropathy, redness/fissuring of eyes, sores in the mouth, nerve damage

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Vit C

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Antioxidant, collagen blood vessels weaken if not made Bleeding gums, bruising Aids Fe absorption

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Pantothenic Acid / B5

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Used in synthesis of CoEnzyme A Water soluble

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Biotin

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Growth, production of fatty acids, metabolism of fats and amino acids, and assists transfer of CO2 Water soluble Deficiency rare - produced by intestinal bacteria

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Folate

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Associated with B12 reactions Water soluble Neural tube defects

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Iron

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Trace mineral Behavioral development in children and impaired pregnancy/outcome 4-5 mg lost during menstrual cycle Take with Vit C Exces Ca interferes with absorption Excess can have “pro-oxidant” effect, leading to atherosclerosis (especially in men)

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Zinc

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Enzyme activity, immune function and growth Taste changes Hair changes, scaly dermatitis Excess can reduce Cu absorption

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