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Vit/Electro/Min.
Term | Definition |
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Calcium | Func. Class: Calcium supplement Chem. Class: Calcium Product Action: Neutralizes gastric acidity |
Cholecalciferol/Alpha-Tocopherol | Func. Class: Vitamin D Chem. Class: Fat-soluable vitamin Action: Needed for regulation of Ca. phosphate levels, normal bone development. |
Cyanocobalamin | Func. Class: Vitamin B12 Chem. Class: Water Soluable Vitamin Action: Needed for adequate nerve functioning, protein&carb metabolism, normal growth, RBC development, and cell reproduction |
Ergocalciferol | Func. Class: Vitamin D Chem. Class: Fat-soluable vitamin Action: Needed for regulation of Ca. phosphate levels, normal bone development. |
Folic Acid | Func. Class: Vitamin B-complex group, water soluable vitamin Chem. Class: Supplement Action: Increases RBC, WBC and platelet formation in megaloblastic anemias |
Magnesium | Func. Class: Electrolyte, anticonvulsant, laxative, saline and antacid Action: Increases osmotic pressure, draws fluid into colon, neutralizes HCl |
Sodium | Func. Class: Electrolyte Action: maintains acid-base balance and normal heart action, regulates osmotic pressure in cells |
Sodium Fluoride | Func. Class: Mineral, Fluoride Supplement Action: strengthens tooth enamel and helps to prevent dental decay |
Ferrous Sulfate | Func. Class: Hematinic Chem. Class: iron Preparation Action: Replaces iron stores needed for RBC development, energy and O2 transportation; prevents iron deficiency |