Nutraceuticals Flashcards
Ephedra may cause adverse effects on which organ system?
heart
Kava-kava may cause adverse effects on which organ system?
hepatotoxicity
Comfrey may cause adverse effects on which organ system?
hepatotoxicity
Germander may cause adverse effects on which organ system?
hepatotoxicity
Green Tea Extract may cause adverse effects on which organ system?
hepatotoxicity
Chaparral may cause adverse effects on which organ system?
hepatotoxicity, carcinogenicity
Borage may cause adverse effects on which organ system?
hepatotoxicity, carcinogenicity
Senna may cause adverse effects on which organ system?
hepatotoxicity, carcinogenicity
Licorice may cause adverse effects on which organ system?
pseudo-hyperaldosteronism
What metabolite of licorice causes its pseudo-hyperaldosteronism effects?
glycerrhizzin
Which supplements may antagonize the effects of immunosuppressant medications like cyclosporine?
Echinacea and ginseng
Which supplement contains estrogen-like compounds?
red clover
increased risk of breast CA, endometrial CA
Which supplement may increase PSA doubling time in prostate cancer?
Pomegranate juice
but inhibits CYP and may increase rhabdo in statin use
Which vitamins may antagonize warfarin?
E and K
Benefits of omega 3 FAs?
increase both HDL and LDL
decreased risk of second MI + death from any cause, decreased risk of Alzheimer’s
Benefits of CoQ10?
- maintain healthy muscle
- lowers BP
- improvements in HDL, exercise tolerance
- few side FX
-monitor warfarin tx
Hormonal side effects of melatonin?
Decreased male and female fertility; decreased breast milk production
There is good evidence for supplementation with garlic to do what?
to lower cholesterol
There is good evidence for supplementation with ginseng to do what?
MAY provide benefit in CV disorders, decrease LDL cholesterol, decrease blood sugar, boost immune system
Good evidence for supplementation with what to assist with symptoms of BPH?
beta-sitosterols
