Used for: oxygen carrying protein of blood

Absorption: Get from food sources (liver), Vitamin C increases iron absorption (OJ)

Side effects: Constipation, Liquid iron can stain teeth

Water Soluble

Used for: protection from neuritis

Deficiency seen in people with TB (?)

Role in normal functioning of brain and nervous system. Also blood formation.

Used for: Treats pernicious anemia, water soluble

Deficiency results in pernicious anemia - lacks intrinsic factor to absorb B12, causing B12 deficiency.

Fat soluble

Critical for clotting.

Antidote for heparin/ warfarin- increases clotting

Used for: eclampsia (seizure)

Monitor: muscle contraction, check reflexes

Reversal agent: Calcium glucinate -> influx of Ca+ ions to relax muscles