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Flavonoids biochemistry   Potent anti-oxidants. Reduce capillary fragility. Anti-histamine, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer. Weak hormone like actions.  
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Flavonoid indication   -Capillary fragility -Venous insufficiency -CVD (improve endothelial function and HDL levels) -Osteopenia  
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Flavonoid Dietary sources and dosage   -Fruits, Vegetables, Tea, Red wine -Dosage varies  
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Flavonoid Interactions   Grapefruit ones alter cytochrome p450 enzyme activity -Vegetarians/Vegans should choose beans w/ lower [Polyphenols] and [Phytic acid]which inhibit Iron absorption  
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Vitamin D Biochemistry   Hormone for calcium homeostasis regulation.  
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Vitamin D Indications   -Pvx/Tx of Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia, Rickets, Falls -Psoriasis -Cancer Pvx/Tx -Seasonal Mood D/o (enhance mood) -PCOS (normalize menstruation) -Respiratory infections  
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Vitamin D Testing + Deficiency vs Insufficiency   -Serum testing: 25-OH vitamin D3 (calcidiol) and 1,25-OH vitamin D3 (calcitriol) -Deficiency=<10ng/ml, Insuffiency=<30ng/ml  
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Vitamin D Deficiency + Causes   -Osteomalacia, Hypocalcemia, Rickets. Potential increased risk of autoimmunity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer Causes: Malabsorptive disorders (Crohn’s, Celiac Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, etc), hypothyroidism, poor sun exposure and certain drugs  
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Vitamin D Dietary Sources + Dosages   -Sources=Fish/cod liver oil, eggs, fortified milk, Sun -Dosages: Maintenance=1000IU, Deficiency=4000IU  
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Vitamin D Interactions   -Dilantin and ACE inhibitor and Bariatric surgery reduces D levels, -D lowers Atorvastatin  
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Vitamin D Toxicity   >40,000IU, Kidney stone risk w/ calcium  
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Vitamin E Biochemistry   -group of eight different tocopherols or tocotrienols that act as lipid soluble antioxidants. -Supplements mostly contain alpha-tocopherol form.  
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Vitamin E Indications   -Pvx/Tx of CVD (Reduced MI w/ 400IU) -Venous thromboembolism -Intermittent claudication -Fibrocystic breast dz/PMS, Hot flashes, migraines, dysmenorrhea  
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Vitamin E Dietary sources + Dosage   -Sources: Wheat germ oil, soy yogurt, sunflower seeds/oil, almonds/pecans/hazelnuts -Dosage: ~400-600IU, but <1000IU  
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Vitamin E Interactions   -Reduced tardive dyskinesia by Phenothiazines -reduced cisplatin (chemotherapy)-induced neurotoxicity -ihibitory w/ iron -Inc Vit E need w/ PUFAs,  
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Vitamin K Biochemistry   -Needed w/ blood clotting factors, and is cofactor for bone mineralization (osteocalcin, matrix Gla), synthesized in LI by bacteria  
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Vitamin K Indications   -Tx of Blood clotting d/o, reverse coumadin overdose -Pvx/Tx of osteoporosis -Atherosclerosis (red. CAD)  
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Vitamin K Dietary Sources + Dosages   -Sources: turnip greens, broccoli, dark/leafy veggies, beef liver, oats, cheese, green tea. -K2 synthesized in LI by bacteria -Dosage: 100-1000mcg/day  
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Vitamin K Interactions   -contraindicated w/ Warfarin -food sources should be monitored during anti-coagulant therapies  
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Vitamin K Deficiency   Hemorrhagic Dz of the newborn, Easy bleeding  
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Vitamin K Toxicity   None reported, although adverse effects seen w/ precursor menadione and water soluble derivative menadiol (both no longer used)  
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Calcium Biochemistry   Major extracellular cation. Main constituent of bone. In intestinal lumen, binds and precipitates bile acids.  
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Calcium Indications   Osteoporosis, Leg cramps, Cancer Pvx, Preeclampsia pvx, HTN, Hypertriglyceridemia/cholesterolemia, Wt loss (fat oxidation), PMS  
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Calcium Dietary Sources + Dosages   Dairy, fortified fruit juice, fortified soy, green leafy veggies (not spinach) -Dosage: supplementation 600-1200mg/day where diet provides 400-1000 mg/day.  
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Calcium Interactions   Glucocorticoids deplete Ca, Inhibits Antibiotics, bisphonates, aluminium absorption, and thiazide diuretics may cause hypercalcemia  
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Calcium Testing   Serum  
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Calcium Defieciency   Rickets, osteoporosis, tetany (muscle pain, spasms, tingling/numbess in hands and feet  
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Calcium Toxicity   Constipation, Hypochlorhydria, Hypercalcemia, Inc. MI  
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Magnesium Biochemistry   important intracellular cation, necessary for proper function of muscle tissue and the nervous system and cofactor in a large number of enzymes.  
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Magnesium Indications   Mitral Valve prolapse sxs, CVD (MI, CHF), Asthma, Mg Deficiency Sxs, Diabetes (improve insulin resistance), HTN (hypotensive), Osteoporosis,  
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Magnesium Dietary Sources/Dosages   Sources:whole grains, nuts, legumes, dark green vegetables, fish, and meat. -Dosages:Supplemental 200-600mg/day, RDA range: 80-420mg/day  
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Magnesium Interactions   Diuretics/Platinum/B agonists/laxatives (deplete),  
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Magnesium Toxicities   Diarrhea and IV form (cautions: hypotension, bradycardia, or respiratory depression (avoid in those w/ recent heart attack)  
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Magnesium Deficiencies   fatigue, depression, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, hyperventilation, muscle spasms and fasciculations, chest tightness, confusion, and memory loss.  
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Magnesium Testing   Serum levels not predictive of stores (RBC and WBC forms better), 24 hr urine test best.  
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Potassium Biochemistry   major intracellular cation. Imbalances in sodium / potassium ratios can cause serious trouble, including cardiac arrest.  
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Potassium Indications   HTN (DASH diet), Renal stones (dec. recurrence), Diabetes (inc. glucose tolerance)  
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Potassium Dietary Sources/Dosages   Sources: meat, avocado, apricot, banana, kiwi, spinach, tomato, lima bean, coconut water -Dosages: RDA: 3500mg/day FDA caps @ 99mg, liquid or effervescent preparation or extended release. In diet usually 50-100mEq~2000-4000mg. IV not recommended.  
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Potassium Interactions   Thiazides and loop diuretics may deplete, ACE inhibitors inc. levels  
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Potassium Testing   Serum tests sufficient  
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Potassium Toxicities   Diarrhea, Gastric irritation/ulceration. CI: pts w/ renal failure or diabetes w/ K metabolism abnormalities,  
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Potassium Deficiencies   seen in individuals with excessive fluid loss such as vomiting, diarrhea, sweating or medication. Sxs include muscle weakness, irritability, fatigue, heart disturbances, and confusion.  
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Zinc Biochemistry   involved in over three hundred enzymes, is necessary for proper wound healing, normal immune function, reproduction and as direct viricidal effect.  
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Zinc Indications   Skin conditions (Acne, Furuncles, Acroderm. enteropathica, Seborrheic dermatitis (pruritis, erythema, dandruff), warts), Infectious Dz (cold sxs, Pneumonia, herpes, OM), gastric ulcer, hepatic encephalopathy, macular degeneration, immune function, BPH.  
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Zinc Dietary Sources   Oysters, crimini mushrooms, spinach, sea vegetables, basil, thyme, pumpkin seeds, yeast, beef, lamb, green leafy vegetables, whole grains, nuts, poultry and eggs.  
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Zinc Dosages/Testing   RDA: 15mg/day, Supplemental: 15-90mg/day. no reliable test for subtle deficiency. Picolinate and Citrate forms more bioavailable and less risks than sulfate form.  
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Zinc Interactions   Diuretics/NSAIDS/OC (deplete), Tetracycline/Fluoroquinine/Iron inhibited, Cu deficiency(30x:1Cu ratio best),  
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Zinc Toxicities   GI upset. (taken intranasally->anosmia), CU deficiency  
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Zinc Deficiencies   Taste test? Horizontal white spots on fingernails? impaired wound healing, dermatitis, rough skin, poor nail health, and increased infections  
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Copper Biochemistry   involved in synthesis of collagen, regulation of cholesterol levels and in formation of bone, is a cofactor in one of the superoxide dismutase enzymes.  
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Copper Indications   Deficiency, High cholesterol, arthritis (bracelet), Osteoporosis  
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Copper Dietary Sources/Dosages   Sources: whole grains, nuts, legumes, vegetables, and meat. -Dosages: Recommended: 1.5-3mg/day, RDA: 900mcg (adults), 1000/1300 (pregnant/nursing)  
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Copper Interactions   NSAIDS/penicillamine/AZT/ethambutol/Zn (deplete), prevents GI toxicity of aspirin  
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Copper Testing   Serum ceruloplasmin good screening test better along w/ serum non-ceruloplasmin copper test.  
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Copper Toxicities   nausea, vomiting, other GI distress. Liver cirrhosis, Psychiatric Dz.  
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Copper Deficiencies   impaired glucose tolerance, hypercholesterolemia, hyperuricemia, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, emphysema, anemia, neutropenia, and impaired immune function  
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