From 01dea96c4978abd4801601ef21d46d89370be3f8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: zleyyij <75810274+zleyyij@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2024 17:33:05 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2024-11-01 17:33:05 --- education/nutrition/Vitamins.md | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/education/nutrition/Vitamins.md b/education/nutrition/Vitamins.md index 37a2b44..a475f82 100644 --- a/education/nutrition/Vitamins.md +++ b/education/nutrition/Vitamins.md @@ -26,11 +26,11 @@ Vitamins were first discovered in 1921 - Stored in the body - Can cause toxicity -| Nutrient | Function | Deficiency | Toxicity | Sources | Other Info | -| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -| Vitamin A (Retinol) | - Vision (Retina + Cornea)
- Growth and Reproduction
- Immune Function
- Epithelial (Skin)
- Cells
- Bone
- Remodeling | - Night Blindness (Nycatlopia)
- Xerophthalmia
- Dry Eyes -> Blindness
- Poor Growth
- Dry Skin or Tissue
- ^ Causes increased risk of infection | - Carotenemia (Orange colored skin)
- Birth defects
- Bone fractures
- Liver damage
- Nausea / Vomiting | - Vegetables: Yellow, orange, or dark green (pumpkin, squash, carrots, spinach)
- Milk and Dairy Products | - Retinol's precursor is beta-carotene (antioxidant)
- Helps with wound healing | -| Vitamin D (Calciferol) | - Calcium Absorption
- Bone Strength
- Blood Calcium Levels
- Supports Immune Function
- Reduces Inflammation | - Rickets (children)
- Osteomalacia (Adults)
- Osteoporosis (Elderly)
- Decreased immune function
- Decreased growth | - Hypercalcemia (Calcium deposits in soft tissue, Weakness)
- Kidney Stones | - Milk and Dairy Products
- Fish (Salmon, Tuna)
- Breakfast Cereals
- Sunlight or UV Light | | -| | | | | | | +| Nutrient | Function | Deficiency | Toxicity | Sources | Other Info | +| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| Vitamin A (Retinol) | - Vision (Retina + Cornea)
- Growth and Reproduction
- Immune Function
- Epithelial (Skin)
- Cells
- Bone
- Remodeling | - Night Blindness (Nycatlopia)
- Xerophthalmia
- Dry Eyes -> Blindness
- Poor Growth
- Dry Skin or Tissue
- ^ Causes increased risk of infection | - Carotenemia (Orange colored skin)
- Birth defects
- Bone fractures
- Liver damage
- Nausea / Vomiting | - Vegetables: Yellow, orange, or dark green (pumpkin, squash, carrots, spinach)
- Milk and Dairy Products | - Retinol's precursor is beta-carotene (antioxidant)
- Helps with wound healing | +| Vitamin D (Calciferol) | - Calcium Absorption
- Bone Strength
- Blood Calcium Levels
- Supports Immune Function
- Reduces Inflammation | - Rickets (children)
- Osteomalacia (Adults)
- Osteoporosis (Elderly)
- Decreased immune function
- Decreased growth | - Hypercalcemia (Calcium deposits in soft tissue, Weakness, Nausea/Vomiting)
- Kidney Stones | - Milk and Dairy Products
- Fish (Salmon, Tuna)
- Breakfast Cereals
- Sunlight or UV Light | - Often referred to as the sunshine vitamin
- Acts as a hormone (interacts with para-thyroid hormone and calcitonin) | +| Vitamin E (Tocopherol) | - Antioxidant
- Wound healing
- Cell Membranes | | | | | # Water soluble vitamins - Water soluble vitamins are the **B-vitamins**: thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6, pantothenic acid, folate, biotin, vitamin B-12, and **vitamin C**. - They dissolve in water