minerals

Question 1

Function: bone health, muscle contraction, changes between P and Ca.

Deficiency:
- Raquitism
- Osteomalasia

Answer 1

Calcium

Question 2

Functions: Performance of cytochromes, production of energy, detoxification of CP450, ERITHROPOYESIS, MYOGLOBIN ACTIVITY

Deficiency:
- Microcitic anemia
- Hipocromic anemia

Answer 2

Iron

Question 3

Part of ATP, participate in activation of enzymes DNA, RNA ATP structure, pH buffer

Answer 3

Phosphorus

Question 4

Stability of ATP. Muscle contraction, mental health

Answer 4

Magenesium

Question 5

Part of protein structure, cysteine, metionine. Important function in inmune system

Answer 5

Sulfur

Question 6

Synthesis of collagen, eleastin, connective tissue. Production of energy in mitochondria. Regulation of Fe, important in PN

Deficiency
- Anemia
- Neutropenia

Answer 6

Cupper

Question 7

Inmune system, genetic regulation and expression, sexual function and maturation, wound healing

Answer 7

Zinc

Question 8

Function: Teeth health

Answer 8

Fluor

Question 9

Thyroid function (T3 y T4)

Answer 9

Iodine

Question 10

Synthesis of glutathione peroxidase (protects cells of oxidation), important in oncological patient (protect DNA mutation)

Answer 10

Selenium

Question 11

Part of superoxide dismutase

Answer 11

Manganese

Question 12

Enziemes regulation

Answer 12

Borus

Question 13

Mineral related to insulin resistance

Answer 13

Cromium