Midterm Vitamins Flashcards
(37 cards)
also knows as “eye vitamin”
Vitamin A
also knows as “sunshine vitamin”
Vitamin D
also knows as “Blooming vitamin”
Vitamin E
also knows as “clotting vitamin”
Vitamin K
this type of vitamins is not essential in our body
Vitamin E
Fe increase absorption with……..
Vitamin C
Vitamin C + Fe(2+) = increase absorption of Fe(2+)
Ca activates absorption with….
Vitamin D
Vitamin D + Ca =activates Ca(+) absorption
Se Increase its absorption with…
Vitamin E
Vitamin E + Se = improves hair, skin, nails
Vitamin K + leafy Veggies =
potential clotting effect (not advisable)
Vitamin K + leafy Veggies =potential clotting effect (not advisable), caution for this drug:
–/–
ASA/Warfarin therapy
All Vitamins are Fat Soluble Except:
Vitamin C and B Complex (water Soluble)
occurs when someone takes too much vitamins from supplement or Vitamin A reach rich foods
side effect: nausea, blurry vision, dizziness
chronic: Liver Damage. Intracranial pressure
Hypervitaminosis
Hypervitaminosis A - excessive Intake of VItamin A
– is a organic compound and vital nutrient (limited amount)
Vitamin
organism cannot synthesize compound in sufficient quantities
Vitamin
Vitamin A is a__ soluble vitamin
fat soluble vitamins
vitamins for VISION, cell growth, immune function
Vitamin A
3 forms of Vitamin A
retinol, retinal, retinoic acid(animal based) (retinyl esters)
Plant Source of Vitamin A
Carotenoids - (Beta-carotene)
Vitamin A Animal Product
liver,fish,dairy
vitamin A Plant Source
Carrots,sweet potatoes, veggies leaf
Preformed vitamin A is also known as
Retinoids
Provitamin A is called
Carotenoids
Beta-carotene is a
Anti-oxidant
Beta-carotine is convert into
retinol