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How many essential minerals are there? |
17th at |
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What are the 7 essential macro-minerals? |
Calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur what |
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What are the 10 essential micro minerals (also called trace minerals)? |
Chromium, cobalt, copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, zinc |
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Where do we get the essential minerals? |
From diet - body does not make them |
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What are the 12 cell salts? |
Call flur, calc phos, ferrum phos, kali mur, kali phos, kali sulph, mag phos, Nat mur, Nat phos, Nat sulph, silica, calc sulph |
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What does ferrum mean? |
Ferrum = iron |
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What does ferrum mean? |
Ferrum = iron |
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What does Kali mean? |
Kali = potassium |
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What does nat mean? |
Nat = natrum = sodium |
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What does mur mean? |
Mur = muriaticum = chloride |
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What is B12 also known as? |
Cobalamin |
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What does B12 do for a developing baby in the womb? |
It prevents neural tube defects in the brain and spinal cord that can lead to spina bifida, |
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What does B12 do for a developing baby in the womb? |
It prevents neural tube defects in the brain and spinal cord that can lead to spina bifida, |
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What are the 4 types of cobalamin? |
1. Adenosylcobalamin: in mitochondria active form 2. Methylcobalamin: in the plasma and cytoplasm active form 3. Hydroxocobalamin: the two above are converted to this in the presence of light this is very slightly active 4. Cyanocobalamin: is the most inactive form |
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What herb/root infusion helps with anxiety and calms the nervous system? |
Chamomile |
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What is one of the most crucial functions of methylation? |
It regulates gene expression. It controls the on off switch of genes/gene expression. |
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What is DNA methylation? |
When a methyl group binds to a gene and then changes the way that gene expresses itself. |
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Which herb/infusion is good for kidneys, liver and digestion ? |
Dandelion |
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Which herb/plant/infusion helps with anxiety and strengthens adrenal function? |
Nettle |
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Which infusion helps with lungs and respiratory tract health and digestion? |
Comfrey |
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What is the intrinsic factor and where is it located? |
A glycoprotein produced by the parietal cells (oxytocin cells) located at the gastric body and fundus |
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What is the role of the intrinsic factor? |
Plays a crucial role in the transportation and absorption of vitamin B12 by the terminal ileum |
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What are better tests for b12 deficiency than blood levels? |
1. Homocysteine 2. Methylmalonic acid (MMA) |
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How long does the liver usually have stores of B12 for? |
About 3 years |
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What is Holotranscobalamin (holoTC)? |
Composition of b12 attached to transcobalamin. Represents the biologically active part of b12 that can be delivered into the cells |
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What is epigenetics? |
The impact of the environment on the genes |
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What are ketones? |
A chemical produced in the liver that breaks down fat. |
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What is methionine? |
An essential amino acid and can regulate metabolic processes, the innate immune system, and digestive functioning in mammals. |
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What are some roles of methionine? |
Helps detoxify heavy metals/toxins and helps support liver function and reduce inflammation. Also helps skin, reduce fatigue and support immune system. |
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What is choline? |
Choline is a nutrient found in foods that brain and nervous system use to regulate memory, mood, muscle control, and other functions. You also need choline to form the membranes that surround your body's cells. |
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What is choline important for and what foods is it in? |
Important for pre-conception and during pregnancy - brain development, nerve function, energy production and liver function. Found in egg yolks, beef, salmon, liver, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts |
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How does choline affect the methylation cycle? |
It can be converted to TMG/betaine |
