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Vitamin K acts to accelerate blood clotting.
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Which vitamin acts like a hormone?
Vitamin D
What is locally regulated in the blood by the active form of vitamin D which acts as a cofactor?
Ionic calcium: Calcium absorption is closely related to blood levels of ionic calcium. It is locally regulated by the active form of Vitamn D, which promotes active calcium absorption. pg 900 Anatomy Book
Does the skin act as a gland by synthesizing vitamin a?
Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A.
How can vitamin C function as an antioxidant?
Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant by reducing the concentration of oxygen. This is possible as it is a reducing agent.
The vitamin that acts as a coenzyme for transaminase enzymes is?
pyridoxine (B6)
Can a person who is prescribed for Coumadin eat honey?
Yes, honey can be eaten by a person who is prescribed for Coumadin.Specifically, the medication in question acts to regulate blood circulation. The person who takes Coumadin dosages has to be aware of vitamin K levels which facilitate blood-thinning and obstruct blood clot formation. Honey is high in salicylates, which are not conducive to blood clotting.
What roles do vitamin c play in your body?
It helps wounds heal and acts as an antioxident.
Can you affect vitamin C or another vitamin levels in juice or another food by adding a preservative to the juice?
No, in fact Vitamin C itself acts like a preservative to a certain extent. Note that excessive light or heat will break down Vitamin C.
why is vitamin C good for your body?
This vitamin is important for keeping body tissues, such as gums and muscles in good shape. Vitamin C also acts as an antioxidant, scavenging potentially harmful molecules called free radicals.
What is Vitamin C specifically targeted towards?
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that is important to human health. It assists in the healing of wounds and prevents scurvy. It also acts as a natural antihistamine.
How does vitamin D affect bone development and repair?
Ok, this will be necessarily brief, but Vitamin D acts more like a hormone in your body than a vitamin, and proper amounts of D affect calcium uptake. And lots of other processes.
Why shouldn't vitamin E supplements be taken for at least one week before surgery?
The reason why food and medication is not allowed 1 week priory for surgery because, it raises your blood pressure rises from digestion and possible drug interaction. Risen blood pressure increases the risk of bleeding, myocardial infarction, Cardiac arrest and more. Vitamin E acts as a Anti Coagulant, which causes the blood pressure to rise. Basically your body needs to be as relaxed as it can get if any damages occurs during surgeries to ensure a safer recovery.
