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3 main uses of dandelion
Acts as diuretic
Increases urine output
Helps with blood pressure
What are he 3 main uses for beta alanine
Increase muscular endurance
Increase anaerobic capacity
Decrease fatigue
What is the mechanism of action of beta alanine
Increases H+ buffering
What is the overall main function of phosphatidylserine
What specific 5 functions
Improve cognitive skills
Memory, focus, problem solving, language, and increased locomotor function
What are the common uses of echinacea
Fight common cold, flu, and upper respiratory infections
Treats UTIs, yeast infection, herpes, HIV/AIDS, anxiety, dizziness, and migraines
What are the 4 main uses for Saint Johns Wort
Anti-inflammatory, wound healing, diuretic, and recently antidepressant
When taking St. John’s wort what types of foods should be avoided.
Foods high in tyramine
What are the 3 main uses of grapefruit seed extract
Antibacterial
Anti fungal
Antiviral
What is attributed to grapefruit seed extracts effects
High content of flavenoids, ascorbic acid, tocopherols, citric acid, limonoids, sterols, and minerals
What is the pigment in spirulina and what are its 3 effects
C-phycocyanin
Antioxidant, anti inflammatory, radical scavenger
What are 7 things spirulina is recommended for
Arterial hypertension Insulin resistance Diabetes Malnutrition Anemia Allergic rhinitis Reduction of drug toxicity
What mineral does vanadyl sulfate contain
Vanadium
What are the two main effects of vanadium on the body
Performance enhancement
Insulin sensitivity
What are 4 side effects of testosterone boosters
Irritability, nervousness, rapid heart beat, headache
What are 5 main effects of kava
Anxiety relief Stress relief Mood elevation Improved sleep patterns Increase women sex drive
What are two ways melatonin helps sleep
What improves melatonin effects?
Lowers core body temp
And decreases alertness
Tart cherry juice
What are 5 uses for cinnamon
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Type 2 diabetes
Nausea/vomiting
Anti-inflammatory
What are 6 uses of hemp oil
Hormonal balance
Skin regeneration
Lowers cholesterol
Diabetes
Prevents psoriasis
Boosts immunity
What are three uses of elderberry?
What is responsible for these effects
Cold, influenza, sinus infection
Flavonoids
What is a use for saw palmetto
What is the mechanism of action?
Prostate cancer treatment
Induces cell death via intrinsic pathway, and activation of mitochondrial transition pore
What is the main use of C3G?
How does it accomplish this?
Enhances night vision
Regenerates rhodopsin (absorbs light in retina of the eye)
common use of raspberry ketones
Mechanism?
Weight loss
Similar in structure to capsaicin and synephrine, stimulates norepinephrine
What are the 4 major functions of PQQ
Inflammatory regulator (antioxidant)
Cardio Protection
Neuro protection and memory
Mitochondrial biogenesis
What is a main function of PQQ
It acts as a mitochondrial antioxidant
