Natsumi's Vitamins

Question 1

Eating large quantities of eggs can lead to which vitamin deficiency?

Answer 1

B7 (biotin) deficiency

Question 2

Seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap) and alopecia can be a deficiency of which vitamin?

Answer 2

B7 (biotin) deficiency

Question 3

B7 (biotin) indicated for?

Answer 3

• Strong nails, healthy hair
• Seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap)
• Diabetes, diabetic nephropathy.

Question 4

B7 (biotin) works well with which other supplements

Answer 4

B vitamins, CoQ10, carnitin

Question 5

Which drug can reduce B7 (biotin) levels?

Answer 5

Alcohol and antibiotics

Alcohol inhibits abroption
Antibiotics reduces gut synthesis of biotin

Question 6

B7 (biotin) may worsen which condition

Answer 6

Psoriasis

Question 7

This vitamin is important for healthy pregnancy, functioning immune system, mucus membrane, skin and RBC.

Answer 7

B6 (pyridoxine)

Question 8

Dermatitis, cheilosis, glossitis, anemia, glucose intolerance, depression, convulsions, insomnia can be a deficiency of which vitamin?

Answer 8

B6 (pyridoxine)

Question 9

Elevation in homocysteine is associated with which vitamin def?

Answer 9

B6 (pyridoxine)

Question 10

Elevated homocysteine indicates

Answer 10

Increased CVD risk

Question 11

Safe and toxic dose of B6 (pyridoxine)

Toxic dose of B6 can cause?

Answer 11

up to 250 mg is safe

Toxic: chronic intake above 500 mg → peripheral neuropathy & ataxia

Question 12

People who are taking levodopa-only should avoid which vitamin

Answer 12

B6 (pyridoxine)

Question 13

Pyridoxine hydrochloride & Pyridoxal-5-phosphate are a form of?

Answer 13

B6 (pyridoxine)

Pyridoxal-5-phosphate = most active form

Question 14

B6 (pyridoxine) indicated for?

Answer 14

A crap load of things!

Asthma, autism, CVD, Carpal tunnel, depression, epilepsy, n/v during pregnancy, osteoporosis

Question 15

Which vitamin and mineral combo is helpful for autism?

Answer 15

Magnesium + B6 (pyridoxine)

Question 16

RBC pyridoxal-5-phosphate (PLP) and pyridoxal (PL) are lab tests for?

Answer 16

B6 (pyridoxine)

Question 17

Burning foot syndrome is associated with which vitamin def?

Answer 17

B5 (pantothenic acid)

Question 18

Pantothenic acid and pantethine use?

Answer 18

B6 (pyridoxine)

Pantothenic acid - adrenal function, RA

Pantethine use - reduce cholesterol/TG

Question 19

B6 (pyridoxine) works synergistically with __ and __

Answer 19

carnitine and CoQ10

Question 20

Pellagra causes what? Which vitamin deficiency is it associated with?

Answer 20

Vitamin B3 (Niacin, Niacinamide) deficiency → Pellagra

4 D’s: dermatitis, diarrhea (decreased HCl), dementia, death

Question 21

Which vitamin is component in the coenzymes NAD and NADP

Answer 21

Vitamin B3 (Niacin, Niacinamide)

Question 22

Main side effect of niacin

Answer 22

FLUSHING and itching of the skin over 50 mg

Hepatotoxic over 3000mg (3g)

Question 23

Vitamin B3 (Niacin vs. Niacinamide) use?

Answer 23

Niacin: Hypercholesterolemia (lowers cholesterol, raises HDL), atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease

Niacinamide: arthritis, DM1

other use: acne, dementia, schizophrenia, taste disorder

Question 24

Inositol hexaniacinate is a form of

Answer 24

Vitamin B3 (Niacin, Niacinamide)

Question 25

B3 (Niacin, Niacinamide) caution?

Answer 25

Caution with pregnancy, DM, glaucoma, gout, liver dz, PUD. CAN ELEVATE BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL

Question 26

Urine NMN (N1-methylnicotinamide) & 2-pyr (N1-methyl-2-pyridone-5-carboxamide) good indication for?

Answer 26

Niacin status RBC NAD is a sensitive indicator for niacin status

Question 27

Cracks and sores at the corners of the mouth, inflammation of the mouth and tongue, skin lesions; visual disturbances such as sensitivity to light and loss of visual acuity; burning and itching of the eyes, lips, mouth and tongue can be a deficiency of which vitamin? Common population with this deficiency?

Answer 27

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) geriatrics

Question 28

FMN and FAD are associated with which vitamin

Answer 28

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Question 29

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) use?

Answer 29

EYE! Cataracts, prevention of migraines, sickle cell anemia

Question 30

What meds/substance can decrease Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Answer 30

OCP, antibiotics, alcohol

Question 31

Vitamin B1 deficiency leads to?

Answer 31

Beriberi and Wernicke'sencephalopathy | CHF, tachycardia, memory loss, hepatomegaly, muscle atrophy, GI disturbance, numbness, severe weight loss

Question 32

B1 (thiamine) levels are decreased with which meds/substance

Answer 32

OCP, antibiotics, alcohol, coffee Phenytoin High card diet