Nplex ii nutrition - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Zinc's main functions include: - cofactor for many enzymes -protein digestion -alcohol metabolism Works with Vit A -cell division -wound healing -reproduction -taste, smell, vision S/sxs: MTHFR mutation - developmental delay motor abnormalities seizures dementia homocystinuria homocystinemia ASX Which compounds does B12 help transfer methyl groups? - Transfers CH3 from 5MTHF to homocystiene creating methionine and THF. What action does Rauwolfia have in the CNS? PNS? - CNS: Dec...

What action does Rauwolfia have in the CNS? PNS? -:- CNS: Decreases catecholamines PNS: Decreases NE and Serotonin Which mineral is necessary in the glutathione redox reaction? -:- Selenium What is the primary function of carnitine? -:- Transfers fatty acids into the mitochondria. Which vitamin is necessary for transaminase reactions? -:- vitamin B6 Amin acid doses should be taken away from ____: -:- other amino acids and protein foods to increase absorption. 2 | P a g e | G r a...