Dietary supplements Flashcards
What are food supplements (6)
- Vitamins, minerals and other ingredients
- Unit dose form
- not medicines
- Supplement not replace a balanced diet
- Maintain good health
- Support nutriends depleted by illness
Which supplements are available (6)
- Multivitamins and minerals
- Single vitamins and minerals
- Essential fatty acids
- Combination vitamins and minerals designed for specific population groups
- Natural ingredients
- Combination products containing vitamins, minerals and other supplement ingredients
Which supplements do you recommend
Depends on patient factors
What does SUL stand for (2)
- Safe upper level for daily supplementation
- Maximum amount of nutrient safe to take as a supplement everyday for long-term use
What does RDA stand for (3)
- Recommended daily allowance (aka Nutrient Reference Value, NRV)
- Average amount of nutrient required to meet the needs of nearly all the population.
- The amount f nutrient contained in supplements is shown as a percentage of the NRV
What does RNI stand for (2)
- Reference nutrient intake
- The appropriate amount of a nutrient to ensure that the needs of nearly all the population are being met
What are the cautions specific to Vitamin A (3)
- excessive doses are harmful for pregnant women
- Cod oil products contain Vitamin A
- 1500mcg guidance level
What are the cautions specific to Vitamin B6 (2)
- nerve damage if taking long-term high doses
- 10mg safe upper limit
What is the caution specific to Glucosamine
Derived from shellfish (ALLERGY)
What are the cautions specific to St John’s wort (7)
- Interacts with several medicines
- Antidepressants
- Oral contraceptives
- Immunosuppressants
- digoxin
- warafin
- HIV and AIDS drugs
What are the cautions specific to Iron (5)
- high doses = side effects
- constipation
- N&V
- Stomach pain
- Discolour stool (dark colour)
What are the formulation types of supplements (6)
- tablets
- capsules
- powders
- pastilles
liquid - effervescent tablets
- For a person-centred approach, discuss the available formulations with the patient, as they may have a preference
What are the food supplements specific for pregnancy (6)
- Folic acid - normal development of the foetus neural tube
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - blood vessels, NV, IS, skin, teeth, gums, iron absorption
- Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) - absorb calcium
- Vitamin E (tocopherol) - protection of cells from oxidative stress
- Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA) - baby brain and eyes development
- Calcium - bones and teeth
What are the food supplements specific for childhood (4)
- Vitamin A (retinol, beta-carotene) - healthy skin, vision, immune system
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - IS, blood vessels. bones, gum, skin
- Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) - absob calcium, muscle, teeth, IS
- Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA) - brain and eye function
What is the Healthy Start government scheme for pregnancy up to baby’s first birthday (3)
- Folic acid
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
When can children take vitamin drops from the Healthy Start government scheme (2)
- Less than 4 years old
- Have less than 500ml of infant formula a day.
What does the Healthy Start government scheme vitamins come as (3)
- 8 week supply
- 56 tablets (daily dose = 1 tablet)
- 280 drop (daily dose = 5 drops)
What is joint health (6)
- Glucosamine
- Chondroitin
- Copper
- Vitamin D3, zinc and manganse
- Vitamin C
- Omega-3
