D1_L2 Pt 4: Minerals 3 Flashcards
Functions of manganese
Associated w/ central nervous system (CNS)
Cofactor for several enzyme rxns
Excess manganese leads to ________
Manganism
Manganese deficiency symptoms
How common is manganese deficiency
Decreased bone health & metabolic function (limited data suggests)
Rare
Sources of manganese
GLeN’S the (MAN)ganese
Grains
Legumes
e
Nuts
Shellfish
Functions and other attributes of chromium
Think CINCH
Carbohydrate metabolism
Insulin receptors (activates)
Niacin &
C (vitamin) helps absorption
cHromium
Chromium deficiencies
Rare
Insulin resistance
Neuropathy
Sources of chromium
GLOoPY
Grape juice
Liver
Oysters
O
Potatoes
Yeast
Functions of cobalt
Essential component of cyanocobalamin (think cyanoCOBALamin)
Coenzyme in synthesizing proteins RBC production
Maintains nerve fiber sheaths
The presence of _____ _____ necessary for proper absorption in ileum
Intrinsic factor
Cobalt deficiencies
Analogous to B12 deficiency anemia
Megaloblastic, Macrocytic anemia
Pernicious anemia
Sources of cobalt
Analogous to B12 sources
Think FLAME
Fish
Liver
Animal sources
Meat/Milk
Eggs
Sulfur is a component of ______ & ______
Cysteine & methionine
Think SCaM Sulfur Cysteine a Methionine
Functions of sulfur
Protein synthesis
Provide structure for things like hair & nails
Sulfur deficiency symptom
How often does sulfur deficiency occur
Brittle nails
Rare
Sources of sulfur
Think Please Excuse My Nasty Friend
Poultry
Eggs
Meat
Nuts
Fish
