Vitamin B4 Flashcards
1
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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
2
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Vitamin B 4 Choline sources
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Eggs, wheat germ, organ meat, and milk
3
Q
Who is most likely to be deficient in Vitamin B4 Choline
A
TPN
4
Q
S/s of Vitamin B4 deficiency/toxicity
A
Deficient: fatty liver and skeletal muscle damage
Toxic: hypotension, sweating, diarrhea, salavation, and fishy body odor
5
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Vitamin B4 Choline deficiency treatment plan
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Vitamin B4 550mg/d for men 425mg/d for women