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Dietary Supplements, Natural & Complementary Medicine Flashcards

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DHSEA of 1994 Act requires…..

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manufactures to ensure that product is safe before they can be sold

once sold, FDA has to prove its UNSAFE if wants to take off market

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Manufacturer claims on supplements

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Cant make claims that product treats or cure a condition

Health claims limited to nutrient content, relationship to health and impact on normal body structure or function

if make a claim on structure or function, must state in disclaimer that not evaluated by FDA

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Folic acid DFE to mcg conversion

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Folic acid 600 mcg DFE = 360 mcg folic acid

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St. Johns Wort drug interactions

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induces CYP450 3A4, 2C19, 1A2 and P-gp = dec lvls of drugs

serotonergic, implanted in serotonin syndrome….dont use with MAOi, SSRIs, SNRIs

photosensitivity

lower seizure threshold

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natural medicines that can increase bleeding risk

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5 Gs = Garlic, Ginko, Glucosamine, ginger, ginseg
Fish oil at higher doses
Vitamin E
Dong Quai
Willow bark

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Natural products that can be hepatotoxic

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Back cohosh = used for menopausal symptoms
Kava = stress/anxiety
Green tea extracts
Chaparral, comfrey

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7
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Supplements with risk of cardiac toxicity

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Ephedra/bitter orange
DMAA
Licorice
Yohimbe

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8
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Medical food definition

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not medications or supplements

compounds used to meet nutritional need

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Commonly used medical foods

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L-methylfolate = used for depression

L-methylfolate, B6/B12 = used for neuropathic pain
phosphatidylserine conjugated = mild cognitive impairment
Omega-3 fatty acids = ADHD

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Common supplements for Anxiety

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Valerian
passionflower
Kava
St. Johns Wort
Chamomile

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Common supplements for ADHD

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Omega-3 fatty acids

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12
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Common supplements for Cold sores

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L-Lysine

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Common supplements for Cold and Flu

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Echinacea
Zinc
Vitamin C
Eucalyptus oil = for congestion
Probiotics

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Common supplements for Dementia & Memory

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Ginkgo
Vitamin E
Vitamin D

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Common supplements for Depression

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St. Johns Wort
SAMe
Valerian
5-HTP

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16
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Common supplements for Diabetes

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Alpha lipoic acid
Chromium
Cassia Cinnamon
Magnesium
American & Pan ginseng

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17
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Common supplements for Dyslipidemia

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Red yeast rice
Omega-3 Fatty acid “fish oils”
Garlic = controversial

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Common supplements for Dyspepsia

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Calcium
Magnesium
Peppermint
Chamomile

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19
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Common supplements for Energy & weight loss

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Bitter orange
Caffeine
Guarana, green tea powder

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Common supplements for Erectile Dysfunction

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Ginseng
L-arginine
Yohimbe

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21
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Common supplements for Heart failure/Heart Health

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Coenzyme Q10
Hawthorn
Omega-3 fatty acids

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Common supplements for Hypertension

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Omega-3 fatty acids “fish oils”
L-arginine
Coenzyme Q10
Garlic = controversial
fiber
potassium

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Common supplements for GI health

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Fibers
Chamomile
Probiotics

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24
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Common supplements for Inflammation

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Omega-3 fatty acid “fish oils”
Flax seeds/oil
Turmeric

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Common supplements for Insomnia/Sleep

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Melatonin
Valerian
Chamomile

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Common supplements for Liver Disease

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Milk thistle

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27
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Common supplements for Menopause

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Black cohosh
Dong Quai
Evening primrose oil
Soy, Red clover

28
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Common supplements for Migraine Prophylaxis

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Feverfew
Butterbur
Magensium
Riboflavin (B12)

29
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Common supplements for Motion sickness

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Ginger
Peppermint

30
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Common supplements for Osteoarthritis

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Glucosamine
Chondroitin
SAMe
Turmeric

31
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Common supplements for Osteoporosis

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Calcium
Vitamin D
Soy

32
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Common supplements for Prostate Health

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Saw palmetto
Lycopene

33
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Common supplements for Skin conditions

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Tea tree oil = acne, dandruff, fungal infection

34
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Common supplements for UTI

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Cranberry
yogurt/Probiotics

35
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Vitamin A name

36
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Vitamin B1 name

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Vitamin B2 name

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Riboflavin

38
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Vitamin B3 name

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Vitamin B6 name

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Pyridoxine

40
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Vitamin B9 name

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Folic Acid

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Vitamin B12 name

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Vitamin C name

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Asorbic Acid

43
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Vitamin D2 name

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Ergocalciferol

44
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Vitamin D3 name

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Cholecalciferol

45
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Vitamin E name

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Alpha-tocopherol

46
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exclusively breastfed infants who drink less than 1 liter of baby formula per day require how much Vitamin D?

47
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Folic acid recommendations

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400mcg = women childbearing age
600mcg = during pregnancy

48
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Vitamin E daily max recommended

49
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Iron supplement recommendations babies

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0-4 months = no sup recommended

4-6 months = formula has enough, breastfed babies 1mg/kg/day

6-12 months = 11mg/day, food sources pref, supplements if needed

1-3 yrs = 7mg/day, food sources pref, supplements if needed

preterm infants = 2mg/kg/day for months 1-12 age

50
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Anti-epileptics cause depletion of…

51
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Amphotericin B causes depletion of…

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Magnesium, potassium

52
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Isoniazid causes depletion of….

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Vitamin B6

53
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Loop diuretics cause depletion of…

54
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Metformin causes depletion of…

55
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Methotrexate causes depletion of…

56
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Orlistat causes depletion of….

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Beta-carotene, fat soluble vitamins

57
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PPIs cause depletion of….

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Magnesium, B12 with > 2yrs of txm

58
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Recommended supplements for AUD

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Vitamin B1
Folate

59
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Recommended supplements for Goiter

60
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Recommended supplements for Microcytic anemia

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Ferrous sulfate

61
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Recommended supplements for Macrocytic anemia

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Vitamin B12 and/or folate

62
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Recommended supplements for pregnancy

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Foalte, Calcium, Vitamin D, Pyridoxine for nausea

63
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Recommended supplements for Osteopenia/Osteoporosis

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Calcium
Vitamin D

64
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Recommended supplements for CKD

65
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Recommended supplement for Scurvy

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