BIO 111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Tunxis Community College, Heart Failure, Osteoporosis
6 Jan 2021
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Manufactures hemoglobin, also necessary for healthy immune system and energy production. Minerals are used in part of vitamin co-enzymes (thiamin coenzyme needs mg) chromium essential for glucose tolerance factor (gtf), which enhances insulin function, vital for proper metabolism of carbohydrates and regulation of blood sugar levels. Helps in the formation of body proteins and the metabolism of glucose. Research is showing it may protect against radiation poisoning vanadium aids in treating diabetes and neurasthenia (exhausted nervous system) Toxicity: kidney stones, constipation, calcification of soft tissue, heart arrhythmias. Toxicity calcification of soft tissues, particularly the kidneys. Toxicity from non-food sources only ph imbalance and dehydration increased water losses. Deficiency weakness, confusion, uncontrollable muscle contraction, hallucinations and difficulty swallowing in children, growth failure. About 15% of adults are na sensitive more in blood = hypertension. Toxicity (rare) no ul -- muscle weakness, vomiting, can stop heart if injected into vein. Fe deficiency; iron deficiency anemia, and decreased physical work capacity.
