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1
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What should the dose of CoQ10 be with statins?

A

50-100mg once with evening meals

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2
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Is there any major drug interaction with Kava?

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Yes, warfarin

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3
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What is something you would recommend to use with St. John’s Wort?

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Sunscreen + tapered withdrawal

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4
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Red Yeast Rice is a naturally occurring _______ analogue

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lovastatin

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5
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What is Echinacea used for?

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Treat & prevent colds/respiratory infections

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6
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What is Cinnamon used for?

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Decrease blood glucose

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7
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Is there any major drug interaction with garlic?

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Yes, warfarin

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8
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Is there any major drug interaction with CoQ10?

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Nope

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9
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How often should you take fish oil?

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Twice per week

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10
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Which natural product has an increased risk of hypoglycemia?

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Ginger

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11
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What does garlic primarily affect?

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Lowers…

LDL
TC
TG

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12
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What enzyme does Chondroitin inhibit?

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Elastase

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13
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What is the limit of fish oil per day?

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3g

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14
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Is there any major drug interaction with Green Tea?

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Yes, warfain

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15
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What is Valerian used for?

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Insomnia & anxiety

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16
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Who should avoid using Milk Thistle?

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Pregnant and/or ragweed allergy

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17
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What is the FDA approved use of Melatonin?

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Sleep problems in blind patients

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18
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What should you avoid with Kava?

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Alcohol

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19
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What else could you use in combination w/ glucosamine?

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Chondroitin (1200mg QD)

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20
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Is there any major drug interaction with fish oil?

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Yes, warfarin

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21
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How long does St. John’s Wort take to work?

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Few weeks

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22
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What is the dose on Ginger for pregnancy?

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250mg qid

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23
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What drug will lower you CoQ10 levels?

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Statins

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24
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To prevent the odor of garlic, how can you prevent it?

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Enteric coated option

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25
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What is Ginkgo for?

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Mental stuff (Alzheimers, mental decline, ADHD, etc) + acute mountain sickness

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26
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Which natural product is used as a ceremonial tranquilizing beverage?

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Kava

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27
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What is the concern with St. John’s Wort?

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Drug interactions w/ CYP enzymes (inducer)

28
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What is the dose on Alpha Lipoic Acid for diabetic neuropathy?

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600mg TID on an empty stomach, 2 to 3 hrs from antacid use

29
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What is cranberry used for?

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Prevent UTIs, not to treat

30
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Who should avoid using glucosamine?

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Anyone w/ shellfish allergy

31
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What is Milk Thistle used for?

A

Protectant for exposure to alcohol or APAP

32
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What are the contraindication for Alpha Lipoic Acid?

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Avoid in thyroid disorders (it interferes w/ conversion of T4 to T3)

33
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Does Melatonin make you sleepy?

34
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What exactly does Echinacea do?

A

Decrease mucin production

35
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Is there any major drug interaction with Ginseng?

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Yes, warfarin, antiplatelet, MAOI, corticosteroids, stimulants, caffeine, imatinib, antipsychotics

36
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What is Asian type Ginseng (panax) used for?

A

Improve physical and mental stress, anemia, insomnia, etc

37
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What is St. John’s Wort used for?

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Depression, pain, anxiety, OCD, menopause, PMS

38
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What is Green Tea used for?

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Prevent CV disease, cancer, liver disorder

39
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Who should avoid using Echinacea?

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  1. Asthma/atopy
  2. Ragweed allergy
  3. HIV, MS, or TB
  4. If you take Immunosuppressants (prednisone)
40
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What is the natural product?

A

A chemical compound/substance produced by a living organism (found in nature)

41
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What is Kava used for?

A

MILD anxiety & insomnia

42
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Where is resveratrol found in?

A

Grapes, wine, blueberries, pistachios

43
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Is there any major drug interaction with Ginkgo?

A

Yes, warfarin

44
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What is the AE of cranberry?

A

Concentrated tablets may increase risk of kidney stones

45
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What enzyme (garlic) converts odor free to one with an odor?

46
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What is Ginger used for?

A

Antiemetic

47
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What is the main concern of taking fish oil?

A

Mercury content (100PPB being the upper limit)

Each fish oil may contain 1 to 2 PPB

48
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What does resveratrol do?

A

Lowers

lipids
BP
BG
HR

49
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What could you take for hot flashes?

A

Black Cohosh (40mg QD)

50
Q

What should the dose of CoQ10 be with heart issues?

A

100mg TID w/ meals

51
Q

How does Valerian work?

A

Interacts w/ GABA

52
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What are the possible uses of pygeum and saw palmetto?

A

Supposedly BPH, not enough studies though

53
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What is CoQ10 used for?

A
  1. Heart health
  2. Antioxidant
  3. Reduce statin AE
54
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What is the dose on Ginger for motion sickness?

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500mg 30 minutes before travel, then 500 to 1000mg capsules every 4 hrs

55
Q

Is there any major drug interaction with Valerian

56
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What is Alpha Lipoic Acid used for?

A

Improvement in insulin sensitivity

57
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What are the benefits of fish oil?

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  1. Decrease TG
  2. Decrease Pro-inflammatory cytokines
  3. Increase non-inflammatory cytokines
58
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What does red yeast rice primarily affect?

A

Lowers…

LDL
TC
TG

59
Q

What could you take for cartilage synthesis?

A

Glucosamine sulfate (1500mg QD)

60
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What evidence has been shown for Milk Thistle?

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Limited, studies did not show improvement in liver enzymes

61
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What is the concern with Ginkgo?

A

Increase rate of nose + throat cancer in animals tested

62
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What should you avoid using if you’re taking DHEA?

A

If a product’s source is wild yam

63
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How does Kava work?

A

CNS depressant (modulates GABA and inhibits MAO receptors)

64
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What should the dose of CoQ10 be with migraine prevention?

A

100mg TID w/ meals

65
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Is there any major drug interaction with Ginger?

A

Yes, with anticoagulants

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