alternative therapies

Question 1

helps BPH urine flow w/ no prostate shrinkage

Answer 1

beta sitosterol

Question 2

inhibits CYP 3A4 contraindicated w/ SSRI

Answer 2

bitter orange

Question 3

antioxidant, lowers HTN/HDL

Answer 3

co-enzyme Q (vit K

Question 4

Induces CYP3A4, but inhibits it in the intestine; blocks immunosuppresant drugs

Answer 4

echinacea

Question 5

CV toxic, aid in weight loss

Answer 5

ephedra

Question 6

anti-platelet, blocks CYPs

Answer 6

Garlic

Question 7

anti platelet, blocks CYPs helps mental decline

Answer 7

ginkgo bilioba

Question 8

blocks CYPs and immunosuppressant drugs, improves immune system and aids in lowering LDL/sugars

Answer 8

ginseng

Question 9

hepatotoxic sleep aid; can help anxiety

Answer 9

kava-kava

Question 10

pesudo-aldosteronism, aid PUD

Answer 10

licorice

Question 11

helps with jet lag; lower fertility/milk

Answer 11

melatonin

Question 12

lower HDL/dementia; raise LDL

Answer 12

omega-3 FA

Question 13

helps mental decline and vit B12 deficiency

Answer 13

S-adenosyl-L-methionine

Question 14

helps cancer recovery, and immunity

Answer 14

selenium

Question 15

CYP1A2, 3A4, & 2C9 inducer and helps w/ depression

Answer 15

st johns wort

Question 16

helps w/ anxiety

Answer 16

valerian root

Question 17

works like salicylate

Answer 17

willowbark

Question 18

what neutriceuticals can have prescription drug interactions because of actions on CYPs (5)

Answer 18

bitter orange, echinacea, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, st johns wort