NTR 306 Chapter Notes -Vitamin B6, Rash, Bleeding On Probing
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Thiamin: part of coenzyme tpp in energy metabolism. Beriberi: (edema or muscle wasting), anorexia and weight loss, neurological disturbances, muscular weakness, heart enlargement and failure. Milk products, enriched, fortified, or whole grain products;liver. Niacin flush, liver damage, impaired glucose tolerance protein rich foods. Widespread in foods, gi bacteria synthesis widespread of foods. Pantothenic acid: part of coenzyme a in energy metabolism. Vitamin b6: part of coenzymes used in amino acid and fatty acid metabolism. Folate: activates vitamin b12, helps synthesize dna for new cell growth. Dna for new cell growth; protects nerve cells. Protein rich foods anemia, glossitis, neurological disturbances, elevated homocysteine masks vitamin b12 deficiency anemia; nerve damage and paralysis none legumes, vegetables, fortified grain products foods derived from animals. Vitamin c: synthesis of collagen, carnitine, hormones, scurvy (bleeding gums, pinpoint hemorrhages, abnormal bone growth and. Diarrhea, gi distress fruits and vegetables neurotransmitters"; antioxidants joint pain) Reduced bone mineral density, liver abnormalities, birth defects.
