Accessory Nutrients Flashcards
After a full recovery from acute diverticulitis, which supplement is most indicated?
A. Niacin, Potassium
B. Ascorbic acid, Proline
C. Pyridoxine, Manganese
D. Pantothenic acid, Calcium
B. Ascorbic acid, Proline
Vit C - General healing
Proline - collagen formation
What are the indications for Pepsin/Protease?
Prot. malabsorption
What are the indications for Papain/Bromelain?
Systemic use for inflammation (take away from food)
What are the indications for Pancreatin?
Prot. malabsorption
Systemic inflammation
What are the indications for Lipase?
Fat malabsorption
GB removal
What are the indications for Glutamic Hydrochloric acid (HCl or Betaine)?
Hypo/Achlorhydria
Elderly d/t DEC acid production, Acne, Rosacea, GERD
After a full recovery from acute diverticulitis, which supplement is most indicated?
A. Niacin, Potassium
B. L-arginine, Ca
C. Pyridoxine, Wheat germ
D. L-glutamine, Flax seed meal
D. L-glutamine, Flax seed meal
L-glutamine for any GI condition
Which supplements are most effective in Txing Bicipital tendonitis?
A. Glucosamine as a placebo
B. Selenium to regen CT
C. Bromelain to act as an Anti-inflamm
D. Probiotics to enhance proteoglycan chemotaxis
C. Bromelain to act as an Anti-inflamm
Why is there concern for HCl toxicity?
Ulcer formation and tissue irritation with long-term or high dose use
What are the indications for b-galactosidase?
Lactase, lactose intolerance
What are the indications for Amylase?
Carb metabolism
When taking enzymes how do you explain the sig to the pt for in regards to taking for digestion or taking for systemic effects?
Take away from food for systemic
Take with food for digestion
Which supplements are most effective in Txing Bicipital tendonitis?
A. Glucosamine to INC IL-6
B. Selenium to regen CT
C. Bromelain to act as an Anti-inflamm
D. Probiotics to enhance proteoglycan chemotaxis
C. Bromelain to act as an Anti-inflamm
Beta-carotene is not for?
Smokers/Tobacco users
Indications for SOD/Superoxide Dismutase?
Free radical scavenger
Oxidative stress
Antioxidant
Indications for Policosanol?
HLD, PCOS
Indications for Phosphatidylserine?
Brain! Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Stress, Age-related cognitive decline
B6 toxicity?
neuropathy (peripheral), N/T
>500 mg/day
B12 route of admin?
IV, IM, PO, Sublingual
What must you give B12 with?
Folic acid
Vit. K for?
Clotting - intrinsic pathway
Mg used for?
MM Cramps, Constipation, arrhythmias, HTN, Spasms
Boron used for?
osteoporosis
What is phosphatidyl choline indicated for?
Liver health, hepatoprotective, Alzheimer’s, HLD
Vandium used for?
DM
Cold sore Tx should include which amino acid?
Lysine
Pt has BPH, what AA is indicated?
Alanine
Pt is on a SSRI, which AA is contraindicated?
Tryptophan, 5-HTP d/t serotonin syndrome
IP6 is good for?
HLD, atherosclerosis, arterial health
Phosphatidylserine is used for?
Brain health, Parkinson’s, Alzheimers, stress
Pt has histrionic personality d/o.
Recommend _____, because research has shown this lifestyle change can reduce anxiety, release endogenous opioids, and enhance immune function.
A. eat raw food diet
B. Sleep 9-10 hrs per night
C. Begin aerobic exercise routine
D. Begin systemic desensitization therapy
C. Begin aerobic exercise routine
What are indications for PABA (para-amino benzoic acid)?
Topical for skin, scar, sunscreen
What are indications for MSM (methylsplfonyl methane)?
Skin/Topical, Anti-inflammatory, Pain relief, Anti-allergy PO
What are indications for Isoflavones?
Soy, estrogen conditions (PMS, menopause, endometriosis, fibroids)
What are indications for Myo-inositol?
PCOS
What are indications for Inositol Hexaphosphate (IP6)?
Arteries, atherosclerosis, DM, peripheral vascular dz
What are the indications for DIM/Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) and Di-indoyl methane? What is its food source?
Prevents CA - breast, cervical
Cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage)
What are indications for Glutathione?
What allergy must you watch for?
Detoxification, AIDS, liver dz, DM, cataracts, oxidative stress, respiratory conditions if inhaled
Sulfa
What are indications for Glucosamine/Chondroitin sulfate?
Osteoarthritis, builds cartilage
What are indications for Flavonoids/Flavonol/Quercetin?
Inflammation, Eczema, Allergies, CVD health, Venous insufficiency, DM, HSV
What are indications for DMSO (Dimethyl sulfoxide)?
Promotes healing (PO, topical, IV), antioxidant, NSAID for injury, arthritis
What are indications for DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol)?
What is it a precursor for?
What’s its food source?
Alzheimer’s, tar dive dyskinesia, ADHD, boost brain power
Acetylcholine
Fish
What are indications for CoQ10?
Heart, HTN, muscles, energy production, statin therapy, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia
What are indications for choline?
What does it make up and what indication does it have?
brain - alcoholism, epilepsy, memory loss
Lecithin - liver health
What are indications for GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)?
Inhibitory NT
Relaxation, insomnia, anxiety
What are indications for Carnitine?
Heart, angina, CHF, intermittent claudication, brain, dementia, Alzheimers, depression, EtOH use, cataracts, nerve pain, infertility
