Function of B Complex Vitamins
-Coenzymes: substance that ____ an enzyme
-Each B Vitamin has a slightly different role, but many of them function as _____
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activates
coenzymes
,Calcium in Body Fluids (Blood)
(Only _%) but VITAL to life
Blood calcium levels do not depend on dietary intake; with a deficiency the body will
"steal" calcium from the __.
The deficiency may take years to develop in the places above, but it typically will not
be in the blood
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1%
bones
Fluid Regulation: When blood volume or blood pressure is too low
Hypothalamus signals ___
Pituitary releases antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
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pituitary
Vitamin C: Active form is known as ___ acid
Functions as a ____, antioxidant, stress, common cold cure??
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ascorbic acid
coenzyme
,Sodium (Fluid/Electrolyte Balance)
Electrolytes: minerals circulating in the blood that have an electrical charge;
maintaining a balance of these minerals is crucial for :
1. ___ __
2. muscle action
3. amount of ___ in the body
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blood pH
water
Toxicity:
-Used to treat __, carpal tunnel (not a lot of data to support) Depression, irritability,
headaches, neurological damage Not common, but possible
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PMS
Potassium (Fluid/Electrolyte Balance)
Primary ____ cation
During nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction, Na+ and K+ trade places
across the cell membrane
Special pump quickly puts them back in place
Implications for the heart muscle (___ heartbeat)
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, intracellular
steady
American Heart Association limits: ___ mg (approx. ___ tsp.)
Normal intake: ____-____ mg (1-3 tsp.)
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1500, 3/4
3,400-6,000
-When consumed in levels greater than UL, results in vascular system affects
-___ effect on body
-Has been used in mega doses for cholesterol lowering effect; MUST be managed
well
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flushing
Minerals:
___ elements that retain their ___ identity (are not destroyed by heat, air, acid or mixing)
Food prep is not a major issue (ash from burned food retains the same minerals)
Storage: varies; some minerals are easily absorbed and excreted (potassium), others
must have carriers to be transported and absorbed (calcium) and can be toxic
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-Coenzymes: substance that ____ an enzyme
-Each B Vitamin has a slightly different role, but many of them function as _____
Give this one a try later!
activates
coenzymes
,Calcium in Body Fluids (Blood)
(Only _%) but VITAL to life
Blood calcium levels do not depend on dietary intake; with a deficiency the body will
"steal" calcium from the __.
The deficiency may take years to develop in the places above, but it typically will not
be in the blood
Give this one a try later!
1%
bones
Fluid Regulation: When blood volume or blood pressure is too low
Hypothalamus signals ___
Pituitary releases antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Give this one a try later!
pituitary
Vitamin C: Active form is known as ___ acid
Functions as a ____, antioxidant, stress, common cold cure??
Give this one a try later!
ascorbic acid
coenzyme
,Sodium (Fluid/Electrolyte Balance)
Electrolytes: minerals circulating in the blood that have an electrical charge;
maintaining a balance of these minerals is crucial for :
1. ___ __
2. muscle action
3. amount of ___ in the body
Give this one a try later!
blood pH
water
Toxicity:
-Used to treat __, carpal tunnel (not a lot of data to support) Depression, irritability,
headaches, neurological damage Not common, but possible
Give this one a try later!
PMS
Potassium (Fluid/Electrolyte Balance)
Primary ____ cation
During nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction, Na+ and K+ trade places
across the cell membrane
Special pump quickly puts them back in place
Implications for the heart muscle (___ heartbeat)
Give this one a try later!
, intracellular
steady
American Heart Association limits: ___ mg (approx. ___ tsp.)
Normal intake: ____-____ mg (1-3 tsp.)
Give this one a try later!
1500, 3/4
3,400-6,000
-When consumed in levels greater than UL, results in vascular system affects
-___ effect on body
-Has been used in mega doses for cholesterol lowering effect; MUST be managed
well
Give this one a try later!
flushing
Minerals:
___ elements that retain their ___ identity (are not destroyed by heat, air, acid or mixing)
Food prep is not a major issue (ash from burned food retains the same minerals)
Storage: varies; some minerals are easily absorbed and excreted (potassium), others
must have carriers to be transported and absorbed (calcium) and can be toxic
Give this one a try later!
