DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS, NATURAL & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Question 1

Dietary Supplements

Answer 1

1. Calcium carbonate (Tums, Oscal)-Antacids
2. Calcium citrate (Citracal, Cal-Citrate)
3. Coenzyme Q10
4. Ferrous Sulfate (Slow Fe, Fer-In-Sol)
5. Omega-3 Fatty acids (Fish oil)
6. Magnesium Citrate
7. Magnesium Oxide
8. Melatonin

Question 2

Probiotics

Answer 2

1. Lactobacillus (Culturelle)
2. Bifidobacterium Longum (Align)
3. Saccharomyces boulardii (Florastar)

Question 3

Vitamins

Answer 3

1. Niacin Controlled Release (Slo-Niacin)
2. Multivitamin (One-A-Day, others)
3. Prenatal multivitamin, OTC and Rx
4. Vitamin B Complex
5. Vitamin B12, Cyanocobalamin, OTC, and Rx (Megaloblastic anemia, Cell, and Nerve)
6. Vitamin B9, Folic acid, folate, OTC, and Rx (Folic acid helps make healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body)
   7, Vitamin C, ascorbic acid ( Formation of collagen, absorption of iron, the proper functioning of the immune system, wound healing, and the maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth)
7. Vitamin D2, ergocalciferol, OTC, and Rx ( Helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus. Having the right amount of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus is important for building and keeping strong bones.)
8. Vitamin D3, Cholecalciferol, OTC, and Rx (Vitamin D contribute to skin cell growth, repair, and metabolism. It enhances the skin’s immune system and helps to destroy free radicals that can cause premature aging.)