It can be added as supplement to foods, such as breadoGeritol is a supplement that contains 3.3 mg oSlow release iron (GI side effects) contains 47.5 mg (about double necessary dailyquantity)oPorphyria is an inherited condition (described by Hoppe-Seyler) in 1871: individualshave too much porphyrin produced which affects sensitivity of skin (reddish skin andexcessive hair)Zinc (Zn2+)oAspergillus Niger (1869): levels are importantoMetallicZn0: black (element)Zn2+: white (ionic)o0.003% of body weighto1/5 people lack zinc in their dietsoIt suppresses dwarfism and it is important for growthoHealth issuesHealing
Chemistry of food Smell – Anosmia: person doesn’t smell wellTasteCirculation – Raynaud’s Disease circulation diseaseoOysters, nuts and meat are a good source of zinco10 mg per day is recommendedoFiber captures/sequesters zinc and run it from the body before it can be absorbedoEnzyme connection (300 known enzymes deal with zinc)Alcohol dehydrogenaseRNA polymeraset-RNA synthetase InsulinIt is possible to know the amount of zinc in the body in the moment of hairgrowth by hair analysis but not of vitamins !Selenium (SeO32-: selenite)oSomewhat similar properties to oxygen and sulfuro55 μg is the daily recommended amount (1 small cube of salt)oSelenium functions as an antioxidant that works with vitamin EoIt is part of glutathione peroxidase that protects cells against oxidative damage. oFound in seaweed, sea food, Brazil nuts, tuna, garlic/onion (contributes to the odor)Hippocrates about garlic: caused flatulence, a feeling of warmth on the chestand a heavy sensation in the headChina produces 75% of all the garlic in the worldAbout 12 million metric tons are produced globally Topic 3 – Lesson 3: Minerals IIICalcium (Ca2+)o99% is in bones and teeth, which is approximately 1kgo1% is necessary for nerve transmission and blood clotting oIntake varies enormously with ageoMen working out a lot take 2.7x the daily allowanceoWomen working out a lot take 1.2x the daily allowanceIntake (mg)UrineStoolBalance25085265-100820180610+301,250170980+1002,0601751,750+1352,3502451,945+160
Chemistry of food oOsteoporosis: porous bones, weak bones, linked to low dietary calcium, importantissue in women9 million associated fractures worldwide associated with this3 millions in EuropeoRisk factorsShort stature UnderweightEarly menopausePhysical inactivityAlcoholismSmokingExcess caffeineExcess proteinExcess fiberoThe spine curves slowly over time, until the posture becomes curved permanentlytowards the frontoResorption (loss of bone mass) for post-menopausal women: 1-5% per yearoIn males, this happens 10-20 years lateroAt 5% a year, half of the bone mass is gone in 14 yearsoRule of 70Take the number 70 and divide by the percent of change per time and the resultis the length of time it will take to either double or halve (depending onwhether the change is a decrease or increase) the circumstance in questionEx: how long to double bone mass if it increases by 1% a year? 70 years