Chapter 10- Supplementation Flashcards
Why is third-party verification important?
It provides unbiased testing for a product.
Third-party verification serves as an added layer of safety that a supplement does not contain harmful ingredients.
Which of the following is magnesium classified as?
Macromineral
What are the three branched chain amino acids (BCAAs)?
Valine, leucine, and isoleucine
What percentage of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) converts to a biologically available form called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)?
About 5-15%
Which organization must approve a supplement prior to it being sold
Supplements do not need to be approved prior to sale
Why should proprietary blends be avoided?
Proprietary blends should typically be avoided, as the precise amount of each ingredient is not disclosed.
Calcium is of principal importance for what?
Maintaining strong bones
The B vitamins have a primary role in what?
Macronutrient metabolism
What is the purpose of the Current Good Manufacturing Practices?
To provide guidelines to help ensure quality and purity of products
The water-soluble vitamins include which vitamins?
Vitamin C and the B complex vitamins
What is meant by the term tolerable upper limit (UL)?
The greatest quantity of a vitamin or mineral that may be consumed in a day without risk of an adverse health effect
How many B vitamins are there?
8
