Dietary Supplements, Natural & Complementary Medicine

Question 1

Commonly used supplements for anxiety

Answer 1

Valerian
Passionflower
Kava
St. Johns Wort
Chamomile
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)

Question 2

Commonly used supplements for cold sores

Answer 2

L-lysine

Question 3

Commonly used supplements for colds and flu

Answer 3

Echinacea
Zinc
Vitamin C
Eucalyptus oil (used for nasal congestion and allergies)
Probiotics

Question 4

Commonly used supplements for dementia/memory

Answer 4

Ginkgo
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin D
Acetyl-L-carnitine
Vinpocetine (used for memory, neuroprotection, and weight loss)

Question 5

Commonly used supplements for depression

Answer 5

St. Johns wort
SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine, used for depression and osteoarthritis)
5-HTP
Valerian

Question 6

Commonly used supplements for diabetes

Answer 6

Alpha lipoic acid (used for diabetic neuropathy, memory, and neuroprotection)
Chromium
Cassia cinnamon
Magnesium
American ginseng
Panax ginseng

Question 7

Commonly used supplements for dyslipidemia

Answer 7

Red yeast rice (contains a natural form of lovastatin)
Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils)
Garlic (controversial benefit; small decrease in TG and LDL)
Plant sterol (beta-sterol)
Fiber (barley, psyllium, and oat bran)
Artichoke extract

Question 8

Commonly used supplements for energy and weight loss

Answer 8

Bitter orange (synephrine component)
Caffeine
Guarana, green tea powder (contains caffeine)
Garcinia cambogia

Question 9

Commonly used supplements for dyspepsia

Answer 9

Calcium
Magnesium
Peppermint
Chamomile

Question 10

Commonly used supplements for erectile dysfunction

Answer 10

Ginseng
L-arginine
Yohimbe

Question 11

Commonly used supplements for heart failure/heart health

Answer 11

Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone; used as adjunctive treatment with HF medications)
Hawthorn
Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils)

Question 12

Commonly used supplements for hypertension

Answer 12

Omega -3 fatty acids, “fish oils”
Garlic
Fiber
Potassium

Question 13

Commonly used supplements for gastrointestinal health

Answer 13

Fiber
Chamomile
Probiotics
Ginger
Peppermint
Horehound
Wheatgrass

Question 14

Commonly used supplements for inflammation

Answer 14

Omege-3 fatty acids, “fish oils”
Flax seeds/oil
Turmeric

Question 15

Commonly used supplements for insomnia/sleep

Answer 15

Melatonin (also can be used to help prevent/treat jet lag using 0.5-2 mg pre-flight and 5 mg post-flight)
Valerian
Chamomile
Lemon balm
Passionflower
5-HTP and L-tryptophan

Question 16

Commonly used supplements for liver disease

Answer 16

Milk thistle

Question 17

Commonly used supplements for menopause

Answer 17

Black cohosh
Dong quai
Evening primrose oil [provides essential fatty acids (gamma-lineloic acid, or GLA)]
Soy, red clover, Panax ginseng [contain mild phyto (plant) estrogens]

Question 18

Commonly used supplements for migraine prophylaxis

Answer 18

Feverfew
Butterbur
Magnesium
Riboflavin
Coenzyme Q10
Guarana

Question 19

Commonly used supplements for motion sickness

Answer 19

Ginger
Peppermint

Question 20

Commonly used supplements for osteoarthritis

Answer 20

Glucosamine
Chondroitin
SAMe
Turmeric

Question 21

Commonly used supplements for osteoporosis

Answer 21

Calcium
Vitamin D
Soy
Ipriflavone

Question 22

Commonly used supplements for prostate health

Answer 22

Saw palmetto
Lycopene
Pygeum
Pumpkin seed

Question 23

Commonly used supplements for skin conditions

Answer 23

Tea tree oil, for acne, dandruff, fungal infections
Aloe vera, for lichen planus, psoriasis, HSV, burns
Topical vitamin D, for psoriasis, seborrheic keratosis (vitamin A&D ointment for diaper rash)
Biotin, for hair loss, increase nail/hair thickness

Question 24

Commonly used medications for UTI

Answer 24

Cranberry
Yogurt
Probiotics