12. preventative nutrition Flashcards
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examples of supplements antioxidants
ACES and zinc
what does cotisol do and where is it from
from the adrenal glands, it is sent out to increase blood sugar levels, and is an immunosuppressant
low HCL can cause:
acid reflux, compromised protein digestion because pepsin isn’t being activated, helps kill microbes that are in out bodies which will lower immunity and dysbiosis
what does the spleen do
breaks down old damaged blood cells
what does the thymus do
regulates WBC functions
the role of the immune system
WBC, macrophages- first at the scene, display their pathogens to activate T cells and B cells
bile salts are excreted from the liver and gall bladder in order to :
emulsify fats
cysteine function
detoxification and chelation
cysteine food sources
meat, dairy, eggs, red peppers, garlic, onions, broccoli, brussel sprouts
selenium foods
brazil nuts, fish, whole grains
methionine food sources
sesame seeds, brazil nuts, fish
function of selenium
detox, antioxidant, anti cancer, thyroid health
methionine functions
detox, fat metabolism, antioxidant
manganese function
connective tissue health
manganese food sources
whole grains, legumes
zinc functions
cofactor; immune system, skin and vision health, systhesis of cholestoerol, protein and fats
zinc food sources
meat, whole grains, nuts and seeds
potassium food sources
whole grains, avocado, apricots, cantaloupe, parsley, daldelion greens
chromium food sources
potato, whole grains, carrots, apples
chromium function
fat metabolism, blood glucose stabilization
potassium function
acid-base balance, nerve conduction and muscle function
vitamin E function
antioxidant, anit inflam, decreases blood thickness
magnesium food sources
whole grains, dark leafy greens,
magnesium function
cofactor, smooth muscle relaxation, detox and chelation, calcium balance
