Vitamin D Functions and Interactions Quiz

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What role does Vitamin D play in relation to calcium absorption and storage?

Increases the absorption of vitamin E supplements

Helps in the absorption and storage of calcium (correct)

Stimulates the absorption of phosphorus

Prevents the deposit of calcium in kidneys and arteries

Which nutrient is required to keep Vitamin E in its metabolically active form?

Vitamin B3

Glutathione

Vitamin C (correct)

Selenium

What is the consequence of high levels of beta-carotene on vitamin E serum levels?

Decreases serum vitamin E levels (correct)

Has no impact on serum vitamin E levels

Causes vitamin E toxicity

Increases serum vitamin E levels

How does Vitamin C interact with Vitamin A to reduce toxic effects?

Helps keep Vitamin A in its active form Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient increases the absorption of Vitamin D supplements?

Vitamin K Signup and view all the answers

What impact can Vitamin D supplements have on magnesium levels over time?

Cause magnesium deficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential issue when there is an excess intake of vitamin E in relation to vitamin K?

Vitamin E may interfere with the bodily activities of vitamin K Signup and view all the answers

What might happen if there is excessive supplemental intake of vitamin A in its retinal form?

Vitamin A can lead to copper deficiency Signup and view all the answers

How does high levels of vitamin C supplementation potentially affect copper levels?

Vitamin C eventually leads to copper deficiency Signup and view all the answers

In what way does excess supplemental intake of vitamin A (retinal form) impact the clotting ability of the blood?

Vitamin A may cause hypothrombinemia Signup and view all the answers

What can high levels of vitamin C potentially do to the positive effect on iron?

Vitamin C counteracts its positive effect on iron Signup and view all the answers

How does vitamin K status get impacted by high doses of vitamin E?

High doses of vitamin E decrease the absorption of vitamin K Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient does Zinc interfere with in terms of absorption?

Vitamin D Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the study by Hasam Mohajeri et al. (2015)?

Vitamin D interactions Signup and view all the answers

In the context of iron absorption, what effect does calcium have?

Inhibits iron absorption Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of vitamin A on iron absorption in humans according to Walczyk et al. (2003)?

No effect on iron absorption Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the research by Lynch (2000) in terms of nutrient interactions?

Vitamin D and calcium interactions Signup and view all the answers

According to Sandström (2001), what do micronutrient interactions primarily affect?

Absorption and bioavailability Signup and view all the answers