Vitamins and normal ranges Flashcards
1
Q
Vitamin C Function
A
Forms collagen
Absorption of Iron
Immune System Function
Wound Healing
2
Q
Vitamin E Function
A
Fat Soluble Antioxidant
vision
reproduction
health of blood, brain, skin
3
Q
Vitamin K Function
A
Blood Clotting
4
Q
Vitamin B Function
A
Water Soluble energy levels brain function cell metabolism help prevent infection help support and promote cell health
5
Q
Manganese function:
A
helps body form connective tissue, bones, blood clotting factor and sex hormones
Plays a role in metabolism
6
Q
Iodine Function:
A
Needed to make thyroid hormones
7
Q
Phosphorous Function:
A
Helps filter out waste in kidneys and plays essential role in how the body stores and uses energy
helps reduce muscle pain after a workout
8
Q
85% of body’s phosphorous is found:
A
in bones and teeth
9
Q
Zinc function:
A
Major Player in: Creation of DNA growth of cells building proteins healing damaged tissue supporting healthy immune system
