BIO SCI 9A Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Vitamin D Deficiency, Red Blood Cell, Vitamin K
9 Sep 2016
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Osteoporosis and calcium bone development and disintegration: cortical bone, trabecular bone. Vitamin e acts as antioxidant in reducing risk for heart disease and some cancers. Combination of b6, b12, and folate required to metabolize homocysteine a byproduct of methionine (amino acid) metabolism: high homocysteine levels are associated with increased risk of heart disease (atherosclerosis) High sodium intake associated with increase in blood pressure: 1. 3 of individuals are sodium sensitive. Adequate intake of calcium, magnesium, and potassium have shown to reduce blood pressure (dash diet) Magnesium and potassium also involved in proper heart function. Decrease sodium: naturally found in small amounts in all foods, found in large amounts in processed foods, table salt, soy sauce. Increase potassium: fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy, whole grains, legumes. Vitamins k, e, b12, b6, folate, and iron. Main function of vitamin k is to facilitate blood clotting.
