PHYSEDU 203 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Transferrin, Gastrointestinal Tract, Ferritin
11 Dec 2016
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B-6 (pyridoxine: group of six related compounds, part of a coenzyme for more than 100 enzymes, assists in amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter, and assists in heme synthesis, good sources tuna, garbanzo beans, cereals, Folate and vitamin b12 are required for the breakdown of the amino acid homocysteine. Low folate, vitamin b12, and vitamin b6 intake may cause an increased level of homocysteine. High homocysteine levels are associated with greater risk of cardiocascular and cerebrovascular disease: folate deficiency: anemia. Anemia means without blood"; any condition of low hemoglobin levels. There are many types and causes of anemia: folate deficiency; macrocytic anemia. Results in enlarged red blood cells carrying insufficient hemoglobin. Shows common symptoms of : b12 (cobalamin) Deficiency results in anemia, low energy, fatigue, shortness of breath and can lead to pernicious anemia. Deficiency is due to insufficient intake or inability to absorb the vitamin. Absorption requires: intrinsic factor and low stomach ph. Lack of intrinsic factor production can occur.
