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What Mg used for in CAM?
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BP, IBS (constipation type), migraines
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What is CoQ good for?
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BP and glycemic control (statins lower CoQ)
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What is garlic good for?
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remaining celibate, cardiovascular health
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What is L-arg good for?
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BP
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What is wheat germ extract good for?
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Colorectal cancer
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What is melatonin good for?
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dec'd toxicity and inc'd efficacy of chemo
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What is mistletoe good for?
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cancer
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What is the fxn of B1?
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necessary for oxphos, pentphos shunt and nerve prop
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What is the fxn of B2?
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resp pathways, redox, elec trans chain, when phosphorylated = FAD
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What is the fxn of B3?
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converted to NAD, NADP. Used for enzymatic rxns and metabolism
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What is the fxn of B5?
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Component of CoA. Nec for TCA, synth of important shtuff (vit a, d, heme etc)
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What is the fxn of B6?
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aa metabolism, gluconeogen, breaks down homocysteine
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What is the fxn of B7?
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CO2 carrier
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What is the fxn of B9?
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dna synth
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What is the fxn of B12?
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folic acid fxn and dna synth
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What is a B1 deficiency?
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beri beri (heart problems w/neuropathy in adults) wernicke-korsakoff, leigh's (mitochondrial, demyelination, ataxia)
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What is B1 toxicity?
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none
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Name the dz: beefy red tongue, cheilosis, dermatitis, anemia, photophobia?
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B2 def
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B2 tox?
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none
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Name the dz: rash, dementia, diarrhea, delusions?
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B3 def (pellagra)
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B3 tox?
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flushing (N/V, hives, pruritis, liver injury)
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Name the dz: parasthesias, burning feet, GI prob, poor wound healing?
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B5 def
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B5 tox?
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none
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Name the dz: glossitis, cheilosis, CNS sxs?
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B6 def
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B6 tox?
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dizzy, naus, peripheral neuropathy, rash
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Name the dz: mental status change, anorexia, alopecia?
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B7 def
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B7 tox?
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none
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B9 tox?
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malaise, somnolence, GI
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Name the dz: megaloblastic anemia, glossitis, dementia?
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B12 def
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B12 tox?
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none
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Vit A tox?
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acute: N/V, malaise, blurred vision chronic: visual, alopecia, ataxia, liver, bone/musc pain TERATOGENIC
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What is acrodermatitis?
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scaly erythematous rash ass w/Zn def
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What is keshan dz?
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cardiomyopathy in china ass w/Se def
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Which metal def causes impaired taste?
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copper
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What is the hallmark of chromium deficiency?
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glucose intolerance
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Name the dz: elevated PT, thinning/light of hair, funny balls?
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Mn def
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Which vit Bs can you OD on?
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B3, B6, B9
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What does lack of dairy intake predispose you for (specifically)?
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B2 def
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What puts you at risk for Cu def?
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prematurity, peritoneal dialysis, TPN, diarrhea
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What puts you at risk for Cr def?
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NSAIDs, antacids, TPN, malnutrition
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