PART 2: Chromium, Arsenic, Nickel, Molybdenum, Silicon, Vanadium, Lead, Boron, Aluminum, Cadmium

Niacin

Chromium is better paired with ___________ for better absorption

Arsenic

This is found in large amounts in the blood of women during pregnancy and menstruation

Chromium

It is a component of GTF or glucose tolerance factor and assists in increasing glucose uptake by the cells

1. Enhances insulin action (GTF)

2. RNA, role in chon synthesis

3. FA and CHOL synthesis

What are the function of chromium in the body?

Diabetes-like condition

Deficiency of chromium

MEATS (ESP. LIVER), GRAINS, BREWER'S YEAST ; UNREFINED FOODS

Sources of chromium

Molybdenum

Trace mineral that participates in redox reactions and a cofactor for xanthine oxidase, aldehyde oxidase, and sulfite oxidase

Molybdenum

Excessive intake of this mineral is associated with gout-like syndrome

milk and milk products, whole grains, legumes and meat

Food sources for molybdenum

Silicon

Which mineral is theorized to be involved in osteoarthritis, hypertension, aging process?

essential for normal growth and development of bone, cartilage, and connective tissue

theorized to be involved in osteoarthritis, hypertension, aging process

What are the functions of silicon

Vanadium

Which nutrient mimics the effects of insulin and suppresses cholesterol synthesis

1. Involved in apatite crystal formation in tooth enamel for resistance to dental decay

2. Mimics the effects of insulin

3. suppresses cholesterol synthesis

4. Enzyme cofactor in the metabolism of hormones

What are the functions of vanadium

Lead

What mineral is considered to be toxic to humans?

Excitability, short attention span, easily frustrated

What are the consequences of moderate lead toxicity in children?

Mental retardation and neurological handicaps

What are the consequences of high lead toxicity in children

CVDs

What are the consequences of high lead toxicity in adults

Calcium

Higher _____ intakes will lead to higher lead excretion

Boron

Mineral that is related to the metabolism of Ca, phosphorus, magnesium (PARATHORMONE ACTION)

Reduces calcium loss and increases levels of circulating estrogen in women

What are the functions of boron?

Retarded growth in postmenopausal women leading to increased urinary excretion of calcium

What is the deficiency for boron?

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dermatitis, lethargy, greater excretion of vitamin b2

What is the toxicity symptom for boron

Aluminum

The mineral whose function is to bind plasma phosphorus

Alzheimer's disease, dementia, anemia

What is the toxicity for aluminum

Cadmium

High intake of zinc and copper interfere with the absorption of _________

Renal damage, hypertension, growth retardation, impaired production, and cancer

What is the toxicity for cadmium?

1. Cofactor [ works with IRON and SULFUR]

2. Structural component

3. Enhance utilization of iron

What are the functions of nickel?

Same with magnesium [ nuts, legumes, whole grains, DGLV, chocolate

What are the sources of nickel