Vitamin E Flashcards
1
Q
what type of vitamin is vitamin E?
A
fat-soluble
2
Q
what are the functions of vitamin E?
A
antiox
protects cellular membranes from oxidative damage or destruction
heme biosynthesis
steroid metabolism
collagen formation
3
Q
what are the sources for vitamin E?
A
veggie oils
margarine
green leafy veggies
milk fat
egg yolk
nuts
4
Q
what are the medical conditions that cause vitamin E deficiency?
A
typically occurs in premature infants with low birth weight or
patients with disorder of fat malabsorption
5
Q
what disease is cause because of vitamin E deficiency?
A
cystic fibrosis
6
Q
what are the Sx’s of vitamin E deficiency?
A
peripheral neuropathy
muscle weakness
hemolytic anemia
7
Q
what are the DRI of vitamin E?
A
> 18 year old: 15 mg/day
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