Dietary Supplements

Question 1

True or False: Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) is primarily used by diabetics to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce symptoms of neuropathy.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which dietary supplement is believed to help enhance the action of insulin and improve glucose metabolism?
A) Cinnamon
B) Chromium
C) Fenugreek
D) Berberine

Answer 2

B) Chromium

Question 3

True or False: Berberine is known for its potential to lower fasting blood glucose and A1C levels, as well as improve insulin sensitivity.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which supplement contains soluble fiber that may slow digestion and glucose absorption, potentially benefiting blood glucose control?
A) Fenugreek
B) Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA)
C) Cinnamon
D) Chromium

Answer 4

A) Fenugreek

Question 5

Cinnamon may provide which of the following benefits for diabetics?
A) Improve blood glucose levels and act as an antioxidant
B) Improvement in both FPG and A1C
C) Increase insulin production
D) Provide high fiber content

Answer 5

A) Improve blood glucose levels and act as an antioxidant

Question 6

True or False: Chromium has consistent, well-proven effects on lowering fasting blood glucose levels in all individuals.

Answer 6

False (effects are mixed and vary between studies)

Question 7

Which of the following supplements is commonly studied for reducing diabetic neuropathy symptoms, such as numbness and pain?
A) Berberine
B) Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA)
C) Fenugreek
D) Chromium

Answer 7

B) Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA)

Question 8

True or False: Fenugreek may stimulate glucose uptake, helping to improve blood sugar levels in diabetics.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Which of the following is not true about Berberine:
A) Improves A1C
B) Improves blood glucose
C) Has antioxidant/ anti-inflammatory properties
D) Enhances insulin action

Answer 9

D) Enhances insulin action

Question 10

Which TWO dietary supplements increase insulin action for type 2 diabetics?

A) Alpha-lipoic acid
B) Berbeine
C) Chromium
D) Cinnamon
E) Fenugreek

• pick 2 *

Answer 10

A) Alpha-lipoic acid
C) Chromium

Question 11

Which of the following describes a common property shared by cinnamon and berberine?
A) Both have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
B) Both may improve fasting blood glucose.
C) Both directly increase insulin production.
D) Both A and B

Answer 11

D) Both A and B