VITAMINS AND MINERALS

eye health

increase function

skin integrity

Vitamin A uses

carrots, sweet potato, leafy greens, dairy products

Food source of Vitamin A

Vitamin A

• 900 mcg for adult men 

• 700 mcg for adult women

200,000 mcg

limit of vitamin A

NV vertigo Blurry vision

what happens when Vitamin A exceed 200,000 mcg

Bone thinning

bone and joint paint

Birth Defects

Skin irritation

ND

taking more than 3000 mcg of Vitamin A can cause

spina bifida

small/ no eyes

cleft palate

deformed limbs

Birth defects caused by Vitamin A

1. anticoagulants

2. Bexarotene

3. Hepatotoxic drug

4. Orlistat

5. retinoid

Do not take vitamin A with

bexarotene

• Vitamin A + topical cancer (__________)drugs increase the drug side effect = itchy dry skin

Orlistat

• Weight loss medication interrupts with the absorption of  vitamin A 

• to prevent vA deficiency: Take multivitamin A and Beta Carotene if taking this medication 

Retinoid

• Don’t take Vitamin A with________ at the same time as this increases the Vitamin A level 

  • Remember: _________=Vitamin A

Ascorbic acid

vitamin C is known as

• antioxidant

• immune health

• collagen production

Vitamin C uses

citrus fruits

bellpeppers

strawberry

brocolli

Sources of vitamin C:

Sodium

ascorbic acid

2 types of vitamic C

Sodium Vitamin C

type of Vitamin c

• not recommended for pts with hypertension

• recommended for pts with hyperacidity and ulcers

Ascorbic Acid

Type of vitamin c

• recommended for pts with hypertension

• not recommended for pts with hyperacidity and ulcers

Vitamin C

•  is water  soluble and the body doesn't store it (excreted) so it is recommended to be consumed everyday

Vitamin C

• is an antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation and lower risk of developing diseases including some  Cancer

  • Also removes unwanted substances known as ROS from the body

Vitamin C

• Absorbs Iron, boosts immune system, and chances of wound healing

Collagen

• the main component in connective tissue and makes 1-2% of muscle tissue 

No, overdose

Can you take Propan + vitamin C together? y?

Reactive Oxygen Species

are substances such as free radicals that result from natural bodily processes, exposure to pollution and other factors

2000 mg/day

Limit of Vitamin C per day

ND stomach cramps bloating Abdominal discomfort

Common Mild Side effect of Vitamin C

kidney stones

lessen HDL increase from Niacin-Simvastatin

Severe side effects of vitamin C

aluminum
statin and Niacin

Warfarin

do not take vitamin C with

aluminum

• vit C increases absorption from medications with_______ (phosphate binders)

• harmful for people with kidney problems

increases

• When taken with vitamin C ________he effects of Niacin and Statin which benefits patients with High cholesterol. 

reduce

• Vitamin C ______effect of warfarin 

reduce

Vitamin C ________ effect of chemotherapy drugs

increase

• Vitamin C + oral contraceptives/hormone replacement therapy might______ estrogen levels

reduce

• Oral use of Vitamin C ________ the effects of antiviral drugs

bone health

immune function

mood regulators

uses of vitamin D

Blood thinner , anti seizure meds

interactions with vitamin D

fatty fish, egg yolks, dairy, plant based milk

sources of vitamin D

Calciferol

what is vitamin D

15mcg

recommended level of Vitamin D for 14-18 years old

milk allergy D6PD

ovo-vegetarian diet

causes of vitamin d deficiency

Orlistat

Statis

Steroids

thiazide Diuretics

hyperthyroidism

Vitamin D should not be taken with

NVD confusion, pain,

kidney stones, muscle weakness

loss of appetite, exxcess urination

overuse of vitamin D causes:

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects cells from damage.

skin health

heart health

Fight inflammation

boost immune system

uses of Vitamin E

Vitamin E

Antioxidant help cells fight damage caused by daily Living 

• Cigarette | smoke | Air pollution |  UV light from sun

anemia

retinopathy

immune response impairment

Vitamin E deficiency causes:

15 mg

19 mg

4mg / day

recommended amount of Vitamin E
adult:

pregnant/ breastfeeding

Infant (0-6 month)

Blood thinning

hemorrhagic stroke

exceeding upper limit of vitamin E can cause

antidepressant

antipsychotic

aspirin

Azithromycin

Betablockers

Chemotherapy

statins

Vitamin E may overpower:

vitamin B Complex

take 20mg _______ to reduce hangover 

• 30 minutes before mag laklak

energy production

nerve function

RBC formation

uses of Vitamin B

Mouth Ulcer

Anxiety

Depression

Anemia

Fatigue

Weight loss

difficulty walking '

Vitamin B deficiency

Skin rash

GI problem

Tingling sensation

Hypertension/ hypotension

Mood swings

Vitamin B overdose

Vitamin C

Aminosalysilic acid

Antibiotic

anti-seizures

Levodopa

Interactions of Vitamin B

Levodopa

• ______: causes inaccurate blood chemistry 

  • Take Scan of Vitamin B complex first 

C

• Vitamin__+ vitamin 12 lowers vitamin B12 efficiency 

  • Take 2 hours after instead 

Calcium gluconate

Magnesium antidote

• muscle formation

• blood sugar regulation

• bone health

uses of magnesium

better sleep

treat anxiety / mental health

reduce migraines

nervous system

blood sugar regulation

muscle function

bone function

importance of magesium

Magnesium

what mineral helps with blood sugar regulation

500 mg

maximum dosage of Magnesium

400-429 mg

310-320mg

400 mg

350-360 mg

dosage of magensium

men

women

pregnant teens

pregnant women

hypermagnesia

overdose of magnesium is called

antibiotic

bisphosphonates

blood pressure medication

diabetic drugs

digoxin

diuretic

thyroid medication

gaba pentin

magnesium should not be taken with

Red meat, poultry, seafood, beans, lentils, fortified cereals

Sources of Iron

antibiotics and antacids

Irons can interact with ________

8 mg

18 mg

30 mg

8mg/kg

7mg

dosage of iron

Men + postmenopausal women:

premenopausal women

children

breastfed infants (4 months)

toddlers (1-3)

Nausea, Constipation, stomach cramps, ulcer,

coma, convulsion

Side effects of iron

hemochromatosis

build up of iron

no

can you take Iron and NSAIDs at the same time?

tetracylcine

celibothyroxine '

Bisphosphonates

iron reduces absorption of

proton pump inhibitors

dairy products

coffee

what lowers iron absorption

support immune function

wound healing

improve taste and smell

uses of zinc

zinc

lozenge | electrolyte with zinc (orange flavor)

red meat poultry seafood, beans, nuts, seeds

sources of zinc

hairloss

impaired taste and smell

premature birth

Slow GAD

liver cirrhosis

Slow healing

Reduce sperm count

Irritability

Sluggishness

Impaired immune system

Zinc Deficiency