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What Vitamin A does?

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Vision, Infection protection, Immune system regulation, Reduce risk of diseases of aging, Antioxidant benefits

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If you consume too much Vitamin A?

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Problems from supplements, yellow skin from eating, not harmful

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Vitamin A Fat/Water?

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Fat Soluble

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What Vitamin D does?

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Calcium and Phosphorus absorption, Bones and teeth strengthen

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If dont consume enough Vitamin D?

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Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia

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Too much Vitamin D?

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Problems from supplements not food, consumption or excessive sun exposure

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Fat/Water Vitamin D

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Fat

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What Vitamin E does?

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Neutralizes free radicals

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Too much Vitamin E?

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Increased effect of anticoagulant medication, problems from supplements not food consumption

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Fat/Water Vitamin E

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Fat

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What Vitamin K does?

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Blood Clotting

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Too much Vitamin K?

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Eat foods high in K with moderation if on anticoagulant medication

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Fat/Water Vitamin K

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Fat

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What B1 Thiamin does?

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Faciliates energy production from carbohydrates, May help maintain mental function

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Too much B1 Thiamin?

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Extra excreted and no energy benefit

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Fat/Water B1 Thiamin?

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Water

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What B2 Riboflavin does?

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Helps produce energy, regulate metabolism

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Fat/Water B2 Riboflavin?

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Water

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What B3 Niacin does?

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Influences metabolism, Facilitates use of fatty acids and sugar

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Too much B3 Niacin?

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Self-perscribing large doses to lower cholesterol may lead to adverse effects without lowering cholesterol

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Fat/Water B3 Niacin

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Water

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What B3 Pyridoxine does?

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Nonessential amino acid production, Production of chemicals such as insulin, hemoglobin , and antibodies

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Fat/Water B6 Pyridoxine

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Water

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What Folate/ Folic Acid, Folacin does?

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Hemoglobin production, Birth defect reduction

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Fat/Water Folate/Folic Acid, Folacin
Water
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What B12 Cobalamin does?
Red Blood Cell Production
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Dont consume enough B12 Cobalamin
Pernicious anemia occures when body cannot absorb B12
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Too Much B12 Cobalamin?
No benefits such as increased energy from taking extra
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Fat/Water B12 Cobalamin
Water
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Fat/Water Biotin
Water
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Fat/Water Pantothenic Acid
Water
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Fat/Water Choline (Vitamin Like)
Water
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What Vitamin C does?
Wound healing, Infection protection, Antioxidant benefits, Plant-based iron absorption
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Fat/Water Vitamin C
Water
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What Calcium does
Bone Strength, Muscle contraction, heart beat, nerve function, blood clotting
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Not enough Calcium
Strategies for bone health: Consume calcium and D, Participate in weight-bearing activity, Avoid smoking, Aviod excessive alcohol
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Too much Calcium
Adverse effects unlikely unles UL is exceeded, Chronic heartburn from antacids beyond recommended dosage
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Major or Trace Calcium
Major
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What Phosphorus does?
Cellular energy, Energy metabolism regulation, Component of bones and teeth, Part of DNA and RNA
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Not enough Phosphorus
Deficiency rare except for people who take an antacid with aluminum hydroxide for a long time
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Too much Phosphorus
Reduced blood calcium leading to bone loss
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Major or Trace Phosphorus
Major
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What Magnesium does?
Important component of a variety of body chemicals, Muscle function, Heart rhythm, Blood pressure, Component of bones
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Too much Magnesium
Not problem if from food except if kidney disease when excess cant be excreted
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Major/ Trace Magnesium
Major
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What Sodium (electrolyte) does
Cellular fluid regulation, Muscle relaxation, Nerve impulse transmission, Blook pressure regulation
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Major/Trace Sodium
Major
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What Chloride (electrolyte) does?
Cellular fluid regulation, nutrient digestion and absorption, Nerve impulse transmission
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Major/ Trace Chloride (electrolyte)
Major
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What Potassium (electrolyte) does?
Cellular fluid and mineral regulation, Blunts sodium's effects on blood pressure, Nerve impulse transmission, Reduces risk of kidney stones and bone loss, Muscle contraction
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What Calcium does
Bone Strength, Muscle contraction, heart beat, nerve function, blood clotting
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Not enough Calcium
Strategies for bone health: Consume calcium and D, Participate in weight-bearing activity, Avoid smoking, Aviod excessive alcohol
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Too much Calcium
Adverse effects unlikely unles UL is exceeded, Chronic heartburn from antacids beyond recommended dosage
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Major or Trace Calcium
Major
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What Phosphorus does?
Cellular energy, Energy metabolism regulation, Component of bones and teeth, Part of DNA and RNA
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Not enough Phosphorus
Deficiency rare except for people who take an antacid with aluminum hydroxide for a long time
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Too much Phosphorus
Reduced blood calcium leading to bone loss
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Major or Trace Phosphorus
Major
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What Magnesium does?
Important component of a variety of body chemicals, Muscle function, Heart rhythm, Blood pressure, Component of bones
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Too much Magnesium
Not problem if from food except if kidney disease when excess cant be excreted
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Major/ Trace Magnesium
Major
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What Sodium (electrolyte) does
Cellular fluid regulation, Muscle relaxation, Nerve impulse transmission, Blook pressure regulation
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Major/Trace Sodium
Major
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What Chloride (electrolyte) does?
Cellular fluid regulation, nutrient digestion and absorption, Nerve impulse transmission
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Major/ Trace Chloride (electrolyte)
Major
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What Potassium (electrolyte) does?
Cellular fluid and mineral regulation, Blunts sodium's effects on blood pressure, Nerve impulse transmission, Reduces risk of kidney stones and bone loss, Muscle contration
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Too Much Potassium
Not a problem if from food except if kidney disease when excess cant be excreted
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Major/Trace Potassium
Major
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What Chromium does?
With insulin for blood glucose use
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Too much chromium
Not a prolem if from food, Few adverse effects (no UL)
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Major or Trace Chromium
Trace
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What Copper Does
Hemogloven production, Component of enzymes, Connective tissue, myelin, melanin, cellular energy
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Too much copper
Not a problem if from food
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Major or Trace Copper
Trace
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What Fluoride does
Tooth enamel, protect tooth decay
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Not enough Fluoride
Increased risk for cavities
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Too much Fluoride
Fluorosis: Mottled appearance of (healthy) teeth (becoming more common
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Major or Trace Fluoride
Trace
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What Iodine does
Energy regulation via its part in thyroid hormones health, fetal and infant development
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Major or Trace Iodine
Trace
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What Iron does
Part of Hemoglobin, Beta carotene to A conversion, Collagen and amino acid production, Brain development, Immune system function
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Too much Iron
Children need immediate medical attention for overdose (too many chewable vitamins)
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Trace or Major Iron
Trace
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What Manganese does
Partners with many enxymes, DNA, RNA, Bone formation, nutrient metabolism
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Too much manganese
not a problem if from food
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Major/Trace Manganese
Trace
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What Molybdenum does
With riboflavin to make hemoglobin from stored iron components of enzymes
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Too much molybdenum
uncommon
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Major/Trace Molybdenum
Trace
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What Selenium does
Antioxidant properties, Cell growthm Immune function
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Too much Selenium
Not a problem if from food, yes if from supplements
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Major or Trace Selenium
Trace
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What Zinc Does
Cell reproduction, Tissue growth and repair, associated with many enzymres, would healing, immune system functioning, taste and smell, promotes use of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates
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Too much Zinc
Nausea, diarrhea, headaches, low copper levels, reduced immune function, low HDL, popular supplement so check
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Major or Trace Zinc
Trace

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