NUTR 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 28: Oxidative Stress, Cytosol, Bioavailability
29 Mar 2017
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300 enzymes function: toxic if taken in excess. Zinc deficiency: characterized by, growth retardation, loss of appetite, impaired immune function, delayed sexual maturity, individuals most at risk, persons with gastrointestinal diseases (poor absorption, pregnant and breastfeeding women (higher requirements, alcoholics (decreased absorption, vegans/vegetarians (decreased bioavailability) Zinc toxicity: mostly due to high supplement intake, characterized by, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, loss of appetite, headaches, gi related, if taking supplement you cant on a empty stomach - aggravates gi system. Manganese (mn: best dietary sources are found in whole grains and nuts, fruits and vegetables are fair sources, manganese requiring enzymes are involved in, amino acid, carbohydrate and cholesterol metabolism, cartilage formation, urea synthesis, antioxidant protection. Iodine deficiency: reduces the production of thyroid hormones, metabolic rate slow with insufficient hormones, causing fatigue and weight gain, most common symptom is an enlarged thyroid gland called a goiter.
