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Accessory Nutrients Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

B. Ascorbic acid, Proline

Vit C - General healing

Proline - collagen formation

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What are the indications for Pepsin/Protease?

A

Prot. malabsorption

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3
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What are the indications for Papain/Bromelain?

A

Systemic use for inflammation (take away from food)

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4
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What are the indications for Pancreatin?

A

Prot. malabsorption

Systemic inflammation

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5
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What are the indications for Lipase?

A

Fat malabsorption

GB removal

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6
Q

What are the indications for Glutamic Hydrochloric acid (HCl or Betaine)?

A

Hypo/Achlorhydria

Elderly d/t DEC acid production, Acne, Rosacea, GERD

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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

A

D. L-glutamine, Flax seed meal

L-glutamine for any GI condition

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8
Q

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

A

C. Bromelain to act as an Anti-inflamm

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9
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Why is there concern for HCl toxicity?

A

Ulcer formation and tissue irritation with long-term or high dose use

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10
Q

What are the indications for b-galactosidase?

A

Lactase, lactose intolerance

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11
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What are the indications for Amylase?

A

Carb metabolism

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12
Q

When taking enzymes how do you explain the sig to the pt for in regards to taking for digestion or taking for systemic effects?

A

Take away from food for systemic

Take with food for digestion

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13
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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

A

C. Bromelain to act as an Anti-inflamm

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14
Q

Beta-carotene is not for?

A

Smokers/Tobacco users

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15
Q

Indications for SOD/Superoxide Dismutase?

A

Free radical scavenger
Oxidative stress
Antioxidant

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16
Q

Indications for Policosanol?

A

HLD, PCOS

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17
Q

Indications for Phosphatidylserine?

A

Brain! Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Stress, Age-related cognitive decline

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18
Q

B6 toxicity?

A

neuropathy (peripheral), N/T

>500 mg/day

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19
Q

B12 route of admin?

A

IV, IM, PO, Sublingual

20
Q

What must you give B12 with?

A

Folic acid

21
Q

Vit. K for?

A

Clotting - intrinsic pathway

22
Q

Mg used for?

A

MM Cramps, Constipation, arrhythmias, HTN, Spasms

23
Q

Boron used for?

A

osteoporosis

24
Q

What is phosphatidyl choline indicated for?

A

Liver health, hepatoprotective, Alzheimer’s, HLD

25
Q

Vandium used for?

A

DM

26
Q

Cold sore Tx should include which amino acid?

A

Lysine

27
Q

Pt has BPH, what AA is indicated?

A

Alanine

28
Q

Pt is on a SSRI, which AA is contraindicated?

A

Tryptophan, 5-HTP d/t serotonin syndrome

29
Q

IP6 is good for?

A

HLD, atherosclerosis, arterial health

30
Q

Phosphatidylserine is used for?

A

Brain health, Parkinson’s, Alzheimers, stress

31
Q

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

A

C. Begin aerobic exercise routine

32
Q

What are indications for PABA (para-amino benzoic acid)?

A

Topical for skin, scar, sunscreen

33
Q

What are indications for MSM (methylsplfonyl methane)?

A

Skin/Topical, Anti-inflammatory, Pain relief, Anti-allergy PO

34
Q

What are indications for Isoflavones?

A

Soy, estrogen conditions (PMS, menopause, endometriosis, fibroids)

35
Q

What are indications for Myo-inositol?

A

PCOS

36
Q

What are indications for Inositol Hexaphosphate (IP6)?

A

Arteries, atherosclerosis, DM, peripheral vascular dz

37
Q

What are the indications for DIM/Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) and Di-indoyl methane? What is its food source?

A

Prevents CA - breast, cervical

Cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage)

38
Q

What are indications for Glutathione?

What allergy must you watch for?

A

Detoxification, AIDS, liver dz, DM, cataracts, oxidative stress, respiratory conditions if inhaled

Sulfa

39
Q

What are indications for Glucosamine/Chondroitin sulfate?

A

Osteoarthritis, builds cartilage

40
Q

What are indications for Flavonoids/Flavonol/Quercetin?

A

Inflammation, Eczema, Allergies, CVD health, Venous insufficiency, DM, HSV

41
Q

What are indications for DMSO (Dimethyl sulfoxide)?

A

Promotes healing (PO, topical, IV), antioxidant, NSAID for injury, arthritis

42
Q

What are indications for DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol)?

What is it a precursor for?

What’s its food source?

A

Alzheimer’s, tar dive dyskinesia, ADHD, boost brain power

Acetylcholine

Fish

43
Q

What are indications for CoQ10?

A

Heart, HTN, muscles, energy production, statin therapy, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia

44
Q

What are indications for choline?

What does it make up and what indication does it have?

A

brain - alcoholism, epilepsy, memory loss

Lecithin - liver health

45
Q

What are indications for GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)?

A

Inhibitory NT

Relaxation, insomnia, anxiety

46
Q

What are indications for Carnitine?

A

Heart, angina, CHF, intermittent claudication, brain, dementia, Alzheimers, depression, EtOH use, cataracts, nerve pain, infertility

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