Vitamin B4 Flashcards

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What is Vitamin B4 Choline

A

Precursor to acetylcholine, phospholipids, and betaine
Maintain cell well structural integrity, cholinergic neurotransmitters, lipid/cholesterol metabolism

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Vitamin B 4 Choline sources

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Eggs, wheat germ, organ meat, and milk

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Who is most likely to be deficient in Vitamin B4 Choline

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TPN

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S/s of Vitamin B4 deficiency/toxicity

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Deficient: fatty liver and skeletal muscle damage
Toxic: hypotension, sweating, diarrhea, salavation, and fishy body odor

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Vitamin B4 Choline deficiency treatment plan

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Vitamin B4 550mg/d for men 425mg/d for women

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