Effect of oral contraceptive agents on vitamin and mineral requirements.
J Am Diet Assoc
; 76(6): 581-4, 1980 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
PIP: Metabolic changes caused by oral contraceptives (OCs) in terms of the vitamins pyridoxine, folacin, thiamin, riboflavin, ascorbic acid, and A and the minerals zinc and copper are discussed. Pyroxidine in the form of coenzyme pyridoxal phosphate is involved in conversion of tryptophan to niacin, and tryptophan load tests have shown that certain metabolites of B6 have increased secretion when OCs are used. Folic acid deficiency has been found in some OC users. As with pyroxidine and folacin, OC users may require supplementation of thiamin as well. When riboflavin deficiency is preexistent, OCs exacerbate the condition (this effect may be race-dependent). Vitamin A, in contrast to the B vitamins, increases in the plasma of women taking OCs, perhaps due to greater mobilization of the vitamin by the liver. OC users generally show significantly lower leukocyte and platelet levels of ascorbic acid, and supplementation may be necessary. Zinc levels generally decrease, whereas copper levels in serum significantly increase in association with OC use. At present, supplements of vitamins and minerals are recommended only for high-risk groups.
Palavras-chave
Acceptor Characteristics; Ascorbic Acid; Biology; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods; Family Planning; Health; Hematological Effects; Hemic System; Literature Review; Nutrition; Oral Contraceptives; Oral Contraceptives, Combined; Physiology; Serum Copper Level; Serum Zinc Level; Vitamin A; Vitamin B Complex; Vitamins
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Assunto principal:
Vitaminas
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Anticoncepcionais Orais
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Ácido Fólico
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Minerais
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Diet Assoc
Ano de publicação:
1980
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Article