Marijuana & Vitamins/Minerals

Question 1

What are the two main compounds in marijuana?

Answer 1

THC - Component that makes people feel high
CBD - Legal in US

Question 2

States that have NOT legalized medical marijuana

Answer 2

Alabama, Idaho, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wyoming

Question 3

What are some of the qualifying conditions that medical marijuana can be used for?

Answer 3

Alzheimers, ALS, HIV/AIDS, Crohn’s, Epilepsy/Seizures, Glaucoma, MS, spasms, severe pain, severe nausea/vomiting from cancer treatment

Question 4

Side effects of medical marijuana

Answer 4

Tachycardia, dizziness, impaired memory/concentration, slower reaction times, negative drug-to-drug interactions, increased risk of heart attack/stroke, increased appetite, addiction, hallucinations, mental illness, withdrawal

Question 5

Has the U.S. Food & Drug Administration approved cannabis for medical conditions?

Answer 5

NO!
They have only approved cannabinoids cannabidiol (Epidiolex) and dronabinol (Marinol, Syndros) for severe epilepsy, chemotherapy effects, & AIDS

Question 6

What are some forms of medical marijuana?

Answer 6

Pill, liquid, oil, powder, dried leaves, patches, sprays, lozenges

Question 7

When should medical marijuana be used?

Answer 7

After first & second line therapies have failed. Use as an adjunctive therapy

Question 8

Found in eggs, milk, vegetables (carrots), & fruits (mangoes).

Important for vision, growth, cell division, reproduction & immunity. Antioxidant properties

Answer 8

Vitamin A

Question 9

Found in pork, fish, whole grains, fortified bread, cereal and pasta.

Important for energy production, growth, development, and function of cells

Answer 9

Vitamin B1 - Thiamin

Question 10

Found in eggs, organ meat, lean meat, green veggies (asparagus/broccoli).

Important for energy production, growth, development, & function of cells.

Answer 10

Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin

Question 11

Found in nuts, legumes, grains, poultry, beef & fish.

Important for nervous system, digestive system & skin health

Answer 11

Vitamin B3 - Niacin

Question 12

Found in fish, beef liver, potatoes, starchy veggies, & fruits other than oranges.
Important for brain development and nervous system/immune system health

Answer 12

Vitamin B6

Question 13

Found in meat, fish, poultry, milk, fortified breakfast cereals. Commonly taken in supplement form due to absorption difficulty in people over 50 years old.

Important for RBC and DNA formation as well as brain and nerve cell development

Answer 13

Vitamin B12

Question 14

Found in fruits (citrus)& veggies like tomatoes & potatoes.

Important for protection from free radicals. Antioxidant properties

Answer 14

Vitamin C

Question 15

Found in milk, dairy products, tofu, dark-green leafy veggies, soybeans, canned sardines, & salmon with bones.

Important for bone and teeth development as well as blood clotting, muscle contraction, and regulation of heart rate & nerve function

Answer 15

Calcium

Question 16

Found in fatty fish, fish liver oils, fortified milk, fortified cereals.

Important for retaining calcium & phosphorus and body absorption

Answer 16

Vitamin D

Question 17

Found in nuts (peanuts & almonds), vegetable oils, green veggies (broccoli & spinach)

Important for vision, reproduction, & blood/brain/skin health. Antioxidant properties

Answer 17

Vitamin E

Question 18

Found in veggies (broccoli, spinach, & brussels), fruits (oranges), nuts, beans, & peas.

Important for RBC formation, healthy cell growth/function, and CRUCIAL in early pregnancy to reduce risk of brain & spinal birth defects

Answer 18

Folate

Question 19

Found in green leafy veggies (spinach & kale), fruits (blueberries & figs), cheese, eggs, and meats

Important for blood clotting and bone building

Answer 19

Vitamin K

Question 20

Found in dietary fibers - green leafy veggies, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds & fortified cereals. Also tap, mineral, or bottle drinking water

Important for muscle/nerve function & energy production. Chronically low levels can lead to increased risk of HTN, heart disease, DMII, and osteoporosis

Answer 20

Magnesium

Question 21

Found in fruits, veggies, meats, dairy foods - Apricots, lentils, potatoes, milk, coffee, tea, & non-alcoholic beverages

Important for fluid balance, blood pressure and muscle contraction

Answer 21

Potassium

Question 22

Found in lots of processed foods

SMALL quantities important for nerve impulse conduction, muscle contraction/relaxation, and fluid balance

Answer 22

Sodium