Vit E and K

Major forms of vit. E
- Tocopherols
- Tocotrienols
Major functions of vit. E
- Antioxidant
- prevention of free radical damage
Deficiency symptoms for vit.E
- hemolysis of red blood cells
- degeneration of sensory neurons
People at risk for a vit. E deficiency

Patients with fat malabsorbrion issues.
Sources for Vit. E
- plant oils
- seeds
- nuts
- products made from oils
Toxicity symptoms for vit. E

inhibition of vit. K metabolism
Major forms of Vit. K
- Phylloquinine
- manaquinine
Functions of vit K
- synthesis of blood-clotting factors
- bonce proteins
Deficiency of vit K

hemorrhage due to poor blood clotting
People at risk for a Vit. K deficiency
- those taking antibiotics for a long time
- adults with low green veggie intake
- patients with fat malabsorption
Sources of vit. K
- green veggies
- synthesis by intestinal microorganisms
Toxicity symptoms for vit K
- Rare, can cause hemolytic anemia
- no UL is set

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Vit E and K

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Vit E and K

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2013-02-13T16:25:26Z

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