Vitamins Flashcards
Vitamin Supplementation
Bone Strength
Calcium, Vitamin D, Magnesium
Vitamin Supplementation
Physical Energy
B-complex vitamins, [Chromium
+Guarana Blend (Ginseng),] + Caffeine (HTN-NO GO)
Vitamin Supplementation
Healthy Skin
Vitamin A, C, E
Vitamin Supplementation
Ocular
Vitamin A, Lycopene and Lutein
Vitamin Supplementation
Antioxidants
Vitamins A, C, E, Zinc
Special Considerations for Certain Populations:
Males and Females
> 50 years of age
Vitamin B12
Special Considerations for Certain Populations:
Females
Postmenopausal
Calcium + vitamin D
Special Considerations for Certain Populations:
Females
Breastfeeding
400 IU/ day of vitamin D
Special Considerations for Certain Populations:
Females
Childbearing age or pregnant
Vitamin A, Iron, Folic Acid
400 mcg/ day of folic acid (Increased dose in pregnancy) Iron supplement (pregnancy) Decreased vitamin A (pregnancy)
Vitamin C: Ascorbic acid
Uses
Antioxidant Immune function Common cold Wound healing Improves the absorption of non-heme iron
Vitamin C Deficiency (rare)
Scurvy
Vitamin C
Increased amounts of Vitamin C
Diarrhea*** (over 2 grams), avoid mega doses in pregnant women.
Nephrolithiasis—(KIDNEY STONES!!!)
Causes of Folic Acid Deficiency
Medications (Methotrexate, trimethoprim (Folate antagonist—decrease folic acid levels,
Anticonvulsants, —decrease folice acid levels sulfasalazine)
Alcoholism
Malabsorption
What is Folic Acid closely related too?
The function is closely related to vitamin B12
What are the uses of Folic Acid?
Pteroylglutamic acid
Pregnancy- folic acid deficiency has been associated with neural tube defects in newborns((
Anemia
What are the uses for Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) ?
Metabolism of folate – Propertional with B12
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) Deficiency signs and symptoms?
Want to uses in older Adults**
Lethargy, weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, and megaloblastic anemia
Paresthesia, peripheral neuropathy, unsteadiness, poor muscular coordination, agitation hallucinations
Problems with balance, depression, confusion, poor memory, and soreness of the mouth or tongue
Causes of vitamin B12 deficiency?
Medications (i.e. metformin)*****
Older adults – anyone older than 50
What are the uses of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)?
Immune function—And ENERGY!!!
Brain development during pregnancy and infancy***
What are the potential benefits of Vitamin B6?
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy – Morning Sickness (possible)
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Premenstrual syndrome - PMS
Depression
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Deficiency symptoms?
Anemia, itchy rash, scaly skin on the lips, cracks at the corner of the mouth, and a swollen tongue
Drug interactions for Vitamin Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)?
Isoniazid – u need to take B6 50mg DAILY REQUIRED***
Phenobarbital/ phenytoin – B6 decreases concentration
Levodopa – B6 breaks down LEVODAPA—it does not help
—> just take Carbidopa
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) uses?
Dyslipidemia
- –Decreases TG and LDL
- –Increases HDL