HLTH 230 Study Guide - Molybdenum, Fluoride, Glutathione

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Health Studies
• Course: HLTH 230
• Professor: Jeffery Lalonde

Document Summary

Switches between 2 states ferrous ++, ferric +++ Most of body"s iron found in 2 proteins hemoglobin, myoglobin. Essential to taste perception and wound healing albumin: main transport vehicle in blood has 2 absorption options. > blood cells are pale + small (hypochromic + microcytic) symptoms: weakness, fatigue, poor resistance to cold pica: craving for non food substances (chalk, ice) *middle eastern diets high in legumes, whole grains (hinder zinc absorption) > iron absorption does not decrease when not needed symptoms: lethargy, fatigue, liver damage. Red meat, fish, poultry, shellfish, eggs, legumes, dried fruits. Supplemental iron is in ferrous form (does not help absorption) In animals, it raises cholesterol and damages blood vessels. Menkes disease: copper is absorbed but not released into circulation. Wilson"s disease: copper accumulates in brain and liver. Legumes, whole grains, nuts, seafood, seeds, water from copper pipes, hard water. Acts as a cofactor for many enzymes in metabolism.