Nutrition Chapter 10 - Antioxidant Nutrients

alternative name for Vitamin E

alpha-tocopherol

vitamin e functions

antioxidant in the cell membrane

vitamin e overconsumption

no blood clotting, hemorrhagic stroke - UL = 1000 mg/d

vitamin e deficiency

anemia

sources of vitamin e

wheat germ, almonds

alternative name for vitamin c

ascorbic acid

functions of vitamin c

increases iron absorption, antioxidant in extracellular fluid b/c water soluble, collagen synthesis

vitamin c overconsumption

nausea, diarrhea, nosebleeds, stomach ache, kidney stones - UL = 18000 mg/d

vitamin c defiency

scurvy, anemia (cannot absorb iron)

sources of vitamin c

red pepper, broccoli, strawberries

selenium functions

cofactor for antioxidant enzymes

selenium sources

brazil nuts, canned fish

phytochemicals functions

antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, decr risk for CVD and cancer

phytochemicals (FCOPP)

flavonoids, carotenoids, organosulfur compounds, phenolic acid, phytoestrogen

carotenoids sources

carrots (orange colored foods)

flavonoids sources

tea, dark choc, citrus, soy

phenolic acid sources

coffee, fruit

phytoestrogen sources

soy products

organosulfur compounds

garlic, onions