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What is a precursor?
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Aka a provitamin; substanc that preceds others with regard to vitamins, compounds that can be converted into active vitamins
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General charactersistics of water-soluble vitamins.
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-found in water filled body compartments
-excreted i levels are too high, rarely toxic
-are easily lost with food storge, preparation and processing
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Good sources of potassium.
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Broccoi, carrots, tomato juice, strawberries, banana, acorn squash, artichokes
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WHy do B vitamin deficiencies lead to lack of energy?
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Directly reflect disturbances of metabolism
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What disease can develop from vitamin D deficiency?
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Rickets
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What can develop from iodine deficiency?
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Goiter
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What has a lot of vitamin C?
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Broccoli, strawberries, oranges, red bell peppper, kiwi, brussel sprouts
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B12 illness from deficiency
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Atrophic gastritis
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IN it's capacity as an antioxidant, vitamin e can help reduce heart disease risk by:
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Protecting low-density lipoproteins against oxidationand reducing inflammation
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What side effects are there from a large quantity of niacin?
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Niacin flush- dilates capillaries, causes tingling sensation
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Which of the B Vitamins produces the 4 D's?
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Niacin
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What is required for the absorption of B12?
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Folate
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What is a good soure of riboflavin?
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Cornflakes, broccoli, milk, yogurt, egg,liver,mushrooms
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Potential result from taking niacin
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Niacin flush
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Risk for neural tube defects is lowered by taking supplements of:
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Folate
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