Values/Vits/Mins/Deficiencies Flashcards
Albumin
3.5 - 5 21 day half life
Prealbumin
19-43 2 day half life
Hematocrit
Men: 41-53% Women: 36-46%
Hemoglobin
Men >14 Women >12
Lymphocyte
Normal >2700 Decreased in PCM
Vit A
Eyes, epithelium Fat soluble Dry, dull conjunctiva and night blindness
Vit E
Antioxidant Fat soluble
Vit D
Hormone - bone and mineral Fat soluble Facilitates Ca and Phos uptake Rickets!!!
Vit K
Clotting Fat soluble Bleeding gums, bruising
Thiamin / B1
Cellular/DNA metabolic reactions Water soluble Diarhea, appetite, confusion, neuropathy, dementia
Niacin
Fat, carb, protein catabolism, DNA repair, FA and chol synthesis Water soluble Confusion, weakness, sensory losses, scaly dermatitis, mucosal atrophy
Riboflavin / B2
Energy, fat, ketone, carb and protein metabolism Water soluble Scaling around nostrils, red eyes, fissuring at corners, angular cheilosis, magenta tongue
Pyridoxine / B6
Maintains electrolyte balance and helps with RBC production Water Soluble Neuropathy, redness/fissuring of eyes, sores in the mouth, nerve damage
Vit C
Antioxidant, collagen blood vessels weaken if not made Bleeding gums, bruising Aids Fe absorption
Pantothenic Acid / B5
Used in synthesis of CoEnzyme A Water soluble
Biotin
Growth, production of fatty acids, metabolism of fats and amino acids, and assists transfer of CO2 Water soluble Deficiency rare - produced by intestinal bacteria
Folate
Associated with B12 reactions Water soluble Neural tube defects
Iron
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)
Zinc
Enzyme activity, immune function and growth Taste changes Hair changes, scaly dermatitis Excess can reduce Cu absorption
