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level: Level 1 of Vitamin E

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level questions: Level 1 of Vitamin E

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Upper limit of Vitamin E (mg and IU)1000mg 1500 IU
Upper limit of Vitamin E (mg and IU)1000mg 1500 IU
Upper limit of Vitamin E (mg and IU)1000mg 1500 IU
Upper limit of Vitamin E (mg and IU)1000mg 1500 IU
Upper limit of Vitamin E (mg and IU)1000mg 1500 IU
What are the two names for Vitamin E?Tocopherols Tocotrienols
What is the most bioavailable Tocopherol?(RRR)-alpha-tocopherol
How can you tell if a Vitamin E isomer is an active forem?It starts with an R
What is the RDA for women, pregnant women, and lactating women?15mg/d 15mg/d 19mg/d
what is the RDA for men?15 mg/d
What are the main sources of Vitamin E? (4)Wheat germ, plant oils, nuts, seeds
What are also sources of vitamin E, but just in a very small quantity? (3)Leafy greens Whole grains cereal
What is the first lipoprotein made during the breakdown of vitamin E?Chylomicron
What is needed to recycle vitamin E? (3)Vitamin C NADH (niacin-B3) Glutathione peroxidase (Se)
Functions of Vitamin E? (7)Blood coagulation Inflammation (decrease) Gene expression (Transcription Factor) Membrane protection Antioxidant Signal transduction Synthesis of cholesterol (decrease) Cancer prevents BIG MASSive Cancer
Which Vitamin E functions contribute to the immune system?Signal Transduction Antioxidant Gene expression Anti-inflammatory SAGA
What vitamins does Vitamin E interact with? (4)Se Vitamin C PUFAs Vitamin K + Beta Carotene
Where is Vitamin E found? (5)Mitochondrion/ER Membranes Lung, Brain, and Erythrocytes
Vitamin E deficiency is common in these individuals: (5)1)Cystic Fibrosis 2) IBD (fat malabsorption) 3)Genetic disorders (w/ decrease lipoprotein) 4) pre terms 5) Adherence to low fat diets
Symptoms of vitamin E deficiency? (4)1) Neurological issues (balance + coordination) 2) Muscle Pain/weakness 3) Retinopathy 4)Hemolytic Anemia
Vitamin E toxicity symptoms (2)1) mild GI distress (Diarrhea) 2) decrease Vitamin K function
Upper limit of Vitamin E (mg and IU)1000mg 1500 IU