Natsumi Accessory Nutrients Flashcards
Carnitine/Levocarnitine
- indication
- Cofactors to build this
- deficiency
- works well with?
Heart - angina, CHF, intermittent claudication
Brain, cataracts, nerve pain, infertility, immune,
Cofactors: vitamin C, B3, B6, iron
Def: pregnancy & cofactor deficiency
take with CoQ10
CoQ10/Ubiquinone
- indication
- depleted by
- deficiency leads to?
Heart, muscle, HTN, immune
Depleted by statins
deficiency = HF!
Chondroitin Sulfate
- drug interaction
cartilage, OA, cataracts
Take with manganese ascorbate, hyaluronic acid, glucosamine
potentiates warfarin
Insoluble fiber
BULKING poop
more irritable than soluble fiber
Soluble fiber
Poop softner = regular BM
Lowers cholesterol
Mucilage
Soluble fiber
Cholesterol-lowering, DM
gel-forming fiber
Pectin
Soluble fiberSoluble fiber
Slows food absorption
cholesterol loweing
Fiber indication
IBS, elevated cholesterol, obesity
Flavonoids
Ex. Quercetin
Inflammation, CVD, allergy, diabetes, herpes, venous insufficiency
GABA
Relaxation, anxiety, sleep, ADHD, alcohol cravings
glutamate + B6
Glucosamine
Joints, OA, build cartilage
may potentiate warfarin
Green tea
anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, cancer, cholesterol
has vitamin K so decreases anticoagulant activity
PABA
topical for skin, scar, sunscreen, Autoimmune dz
Def = depression, fatigue, gray hair, white patch skin due to folate deficiency
C/I: sulfa drugs
Phosphatidylserine
Alzheimer, PD, depression, memory
def = bad memory
Quercitin
Anti-inflammatory, lung and prostate cancer, URI, HTN, kidney transplant
Taurine
heart, eyes, CNS
bile acid, antioxidant, anti-infllmatory,
Def: DM
Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE)
Precursor to ACh
Alzheimer’s, tardive dyskinesia, ADHD, brain booster
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
Healing - oral, topical, IV
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory for injury and arthritis
Glutathione
Detox, AIDS, liver dz, DM, cataracts, oxidative stress
Indole-3-carbinol
Di-indoly methane
Cancer (breast, cervical)
Inositol Hexaphosphate
Arteries - atherosclerosis, hypercholestrol, DM, peripheral vascular dz
Myo-isonitol
PCOS
Isoflavones
soy, estrogen conditions, menopause, PMS, endometriosis, fibroids
Methylsulfonyl Methane
Anti-inflammatory - skin, pain
anti-allergy
Phosphatidylcholine
‘Lecithin’
Hepatoprotection, hypercholesterol, Alzheimer’s
Toxicity: Steatorrhea, diarrhea
Policosanol
Hypercholestroesterolemia
PCOS
Superoxide Dismutase
IV Anti-inflammatory - OA, RA, cataracts
Co-factors: zinc, copper, manganese
Amylase
- enzyme -
Carbohydrate catabolism
Beta-galactosidase
- enzyme -
‘Lactase’
Lactose intolerance
Hydrochloric acid
Hypo- or achlorhydria
Acne, Rosacea
Def: elderly
Toxicity: prolonged/high dose → ulcer
Lipase
- enzyme -
Fat malabsorption
Useful in GB removal
CF
Pancreatin
- enzyme -
Protein malabsorption
Anti-inflammatory
Papain
Bromelain
- enzyme -
Anti-inflammatory
Pepsin
Protease
- enzyme -
Protein malabsorption
ALA
Omega-3 Fatty Acid
Antioxidant, crosses BBB, chelates metal.
DM, cardio, atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, mental health
Def - derm and cardio conditions
EPA
Omega-3 Fatty Acid
EPA:DHA (2:1)
DM, cardio, atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, mental health
Def - derm and cardio conditions
DHA
Omega-3 Fatty Acid
DM, cardio, atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, mental health
Def - derm and cardio conditions
Protein
- Which amino acid is conditionally essential in a child?
Arginine
Protein deficiency conditions
Kwashiorkor & Marasmus (infant malnutrition)
Kwashiorkor - hypoalbumin, edema, hepatosplenomegaly
Marasmus - protein and calorie deficiency
Which medication to avoid with Protein meals?
L-dopa
GLA
Omega-6
not as useful as omega-3
anti-inflammatory, RA, asthma
Omega-9
cholesterol, atherosclerosis, NP, insulin
