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1
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What vitamin preserves glutathione?

A

Vit C

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What is the best antioxidant for LDL?

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Vit E

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What is the difference between retinol and B-carotene?

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B-carotene is two retinol

More difficult to break down to retinol in the body

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What considerations should you have when using therapeutic amino acids?

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Ensure cofactors are administered with AA
Give away from food/protein
Divide doses > 1g
Managed blood sugar and thyroid levels

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What vitamin is used heavily in transaminase reactions?

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B6 (if liver enzymes are elevated often indicates more of a need for B6)

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Name the macromineral:
Most abundant cation in the body
Functions in muscle contraction, myocardial contractility, propagation of nerve signals, blood coagulation, maintenance of selective membrane permeability, reg of many cell functions, bone matrix.

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Ca!

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Name the macromineral:
Second most abundant mineral in the body
85% in bone
Functions in nucleic acids, cell membranes, energy-producing reaction, structural component of bone matrix.

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Phosphorus

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Name the macromineral:
Functions as cofactor in various enzyme reactions including protein synthesis, cAMP formation, muscle contraction, fatty acid synthesis, RNA/DNA synthesis, activates B vit

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Mg

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Name the macromineral:
Primarily extracellular ion
Maintains fluid balance between intra/extra cellular fluid compartments, acid base balance, nerve and muscle excitability.

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Na

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Name the macromineral:
Primary intracellular io
Functions to maintain acid-base balance and excitability of nerves and muscles

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Potassium (K)

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Name the micromineral:
Moste used in hemoglobin
Function in O2 transport, energy creation, and activation of oxygen

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Fe

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Name the micromineral:
Functions as cofactor for enzymes for protein digestion and metabolism of alcohol, works in conj w/ Vit A needed for normal reproduction, cell division, wound healing, and vision/senses.

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Zn

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Name the micromineral:
Needed for Fe mobilization from liver, cofactor for superoxide dismutase, collagen synthesis, blood clotting, and energy production, needed for enzyme breakdown of estrogens.

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Cu

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Name the micromineral:

Part of enzyme glutathione peroxidase, protective in heavy metal toxicity (mercury)

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Se

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15
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Name the micromineral:

Part of B12

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Cobalt

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Name the micromineral:

Normal component of calcified tissues

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F

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Name the micromineral: Part of organic matrix of cartilage and bone

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Si

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Name the micromineral:

Needed for normal cartilage formation, cholesterol synthesis, avoids fatty liver, and allows for normal brain chemistry

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Mn

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Name the micromineral:

Needed for normal insulin function and glucose metabolism

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Chromium

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20
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Name the micromineral:

Essential for the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones

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Iodine

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T/F: High dose omega-3 can cause Vit A toxicity.

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T

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Food sources of iron.

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Leafy greens, meat (chicken, beef, fish),

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23
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What diet is used in GI diet?

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Bland diet - low fiber, low irritant

CI in severe IBD, IBS

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24
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What liquid diet can be indicated in Crohn’s?

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Elemental diet

Difficult to maintain good nutritional status

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25
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What condition is a high carbohydrate diet used for?

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Malnutrition

CI for cavities

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26
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What diet is used in epilepsy?

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Ketogenic diet/High fat diet

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What diet is comprised of eating whole foods, vegetarian, less carbs, higher-quality complex carbs?

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High fiber diet (low fat diet, pritikin, ornish)

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What diet is used in DM, anorexia, and obesity and is CI in kidney dz, OA, heart dz, and gout?

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High protein diet, Atkins diet

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29
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When is a low protein diet indicated?

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Renal failure, gout

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30
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When is a low protein diet indicated?

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Renal failure, gout

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31
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What is the portfolio diet used for? What does it include?

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Cholesterol management

Nuts, plant sterols, viscous fiber, soy protein

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32
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What conditions would you use the mediterranean diet for?

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Heart health/dz, CA, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer

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33
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What Omega-3 is most helpful in dermatologic conditions? What dose?

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EPA

1-6g daily

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34
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What Omega-3 is most helpful in brain conditions?

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DHA

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35
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What Omega-6 is the most therapeutic? What conditions would indicate Omega-6 use? Sources?

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GLA
Allergies, RA, Asthma
Evening primrose, borage

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36
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What conditions are benefited by Omega-9 (oleic acid)?

Sources?

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Atherosclerosis, decreases BP/cholesterol

Olive oil, peanuts, avocado, almonds

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37
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What are essential proteins?

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PVT TIM HALL
Phenylalanin
Valine
Threonine

Tryptophan
Isoleucine
Methionine

Histidine
Argininine
Lysine
Leucine

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38
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Name the amino acid:

Wound healing, release insulin, GABA precursor, male infertility, immune stimulation

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Arginine

Arg, the pirate has sex!

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39
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Name the amino acid:

Used in anemia, RA, allergies

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Histidine

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40
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Name the amino acid(s):

BCAAs - muscles strength, endurance, stamina

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Isoleucine, leucine, and valine

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41
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Name the amino acid:

HSV, lowers triglycerides, forms collagen/connective tissues

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Lysine

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42
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Name the amino acid:

Reduces cholesterol, antioxidant, hair/skin/nails due to sulfor, precursor for carnitine, melatonin, choline.

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Methionine

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43
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Name the amino acid:

Alcoholism, OA, depression, arthritis, can be used as monotherapy

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SAMe

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44
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Name the amino acid:
Enhance mood, thought, conc, memory, suppress appetite, antidepressant.
CI in phenylketonuria (PKU)
Used in Parkinson’s, depression, Brain conditions

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Phenylalanine

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45
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Name the amino acid:
BRAIN
Epilepsy, depression, MS, alcoholism, ALS
Detox

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Threonine

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46
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Name the amino acid:

Depression, insomnia, pain, anxiety, migraines. Requires B6 (P5P) to be converted.

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Tryptophan (5-HTP)

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47
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Name the amino acid:
Energy for MUSCLES, part of connective tissue
BPH

48
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Name the amino acid:

Excitatory, liver protective

A

Asparagine/Aspartic acid

49
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Name the amino acid:
Antioxidant, skin growth/repair, hair ingredient.

Chronic bronchitis (mucolytic)

A

Cysteine (NAC)

50
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Name the amino acid: 
Excitatory
Precursor to glutamine and GABA 
Stop alcohol/sugar craving
Inc energy
A

Glutamic acid

51
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Name the amino acid:
Ulcers, leaky gut, IBS/IBD
Precursor to GABA
Highest blood conc

52
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Name the amino acid: 
Inhibitory 
Schizophrenia, panic, anxiety 
Helps with glycogen metabolism, glucagon production. 
CI: Antipsychotic meds (clozapine)
53
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Name the amino acid:
Cartilage, health of joints, tendons, ligaments
Heart muscle function

54
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Name the amino acid:
Blood sugar maintenance
Immunity
Myelin sheath (MS)

55
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Name the amino acid: 
HEART 
Stabilized cell membranes, anticonvulsant 
Cardiomyopathy, CHF, HTN 
Food for heart
56
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Name the amino acid:
Precursor to serotonin, thyroxine, L-dopa
Requires B6 (P5P) to convert to NE
Hypothyroidism, Parkinson’s, Depression

57
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What lab monitoring for Vit A? Food sources?

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Liver biopsy (most sensitive/specific), serum retinol

Fish, liver, dairy

58
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Indications for Vit A?

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Immune, skin, eyes

59
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What vitamin is NOT FOR SMOKERS?

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Beta-carotene - increased risk in smokers

60
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What condition is Biotin CI in?

61
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Thiamine (B1) indications?

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Alcoholism, neurologic, fibrocystic breast dz

62
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Riboflavin (B2) indications?

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Cataract, mag degen, migraine, muscle cramps

63
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Niacin (B3) indications? What is a side effect of high dose niacin?

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Hyperlipidemia, DM, migraines, schizophrenia

Flushing

64
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Niacin (amides) tend to be used for what conditions? Niacin/nicotinic acid?

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Psychiatric conditions

Lipids (raises HDL, better than anything)

65
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Pantothenic acid (B5) indications?

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Adrenals, allergic rhinitis

66
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Pyridoxine (B6) indications? Safety consideration?

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Pain, nausea, PMS, depression, diabetes, asthma, etc.

> 500mg/d periph neuropathy

67
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Cobalamin (B12) indications?

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Megaloblastic anemia, fatigue, memory loss, periph neuropathy.

68
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What must be given w/ B12 to prevent deficiency?

69
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Folate/Folic acid indications? Food sources

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Anemia, cervical dysplasia, cancer, neurological, oral dz

Liver, greens, beets

70
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Vit C indications? Toxicity issues?

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CA, immune, colds, CVD, asthma, allergies

Dialysis, diarrhea, iron overload
Doses 1-2 gram to bowel tolerance

71
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Vit D indications? Toxicity issues?

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Osteoporosis, bone, hypoparathyroidism, CA

> 10 IU over 6 mo potentially unsafe

72
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Vit E indications? Toxicity issues?

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Brain issues, alzheimer, parkinson, memory, cognition, atherosclerosis, PMS, CA

Synthetic forms may inc risk/cause CA

73
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Vit K indications? Which K is used most often in supplementation?

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Klotting d/t deficiency, osteoporosis

K2

Dark leafy greens

74
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Boron indication?

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Osteoporosis

75
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Calcium indication?

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Bone, muscle (tetany, spasm), allergies

76
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Magnesium indication? What are the different forms used for?

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Muscle relaxant, HTN, restless leg syndrome, migraines, asthma, laxative

Citrate - well absorbed
Carbonate - more laxative effects
Bisglycinate - muscle pain/spasms
Malate - chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia (energy production)

77
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Chromium indication?

A

Blood sugar regulation

Hypo or Hyper

78
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Copper indication? Copper is depleted by what other mineral? What ratio?

A

Immune, bone, anemia

Zinc

Zinc: Copper = 20:1

79
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Fluoride indication? Toxicity issues?

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teeth, dental caries

CNS damage

80
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Iodine indications? Toxicity issues?

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COPD, CF, sinusitis, fibrocystic breast, thyroid issues

Hypothyroidism goiter

81
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Manganese indications?

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DM, immune issues, arthritis

82
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Molybdenum indications?

83
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Potassium indications? Food sources? Risks?

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People that are depleted - athletes, crohn’s eating disorders, smokers, drug/alcohol users

Banana, avocado, nuts, citrus fruit, greens

Intx w/ drugs, kidney, DM, heart dz - more risk overdose: confusion, low BP, irreg HR

Normal dose 4700mg daily

84
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Selenium indications? Risk?

A

Atherosclerosis, eyes, CA, immun, thyroid (antioxidant)

Standard dose is 200mcg qd. Narrow margin of safety when > 600mcg

85
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Silicon indication?

A

Osteoporosis

86
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Sodium indication?

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Hypotension, dehydration (IV)

87
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Zinc indications?

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Skin, immune, prostate health

Large doses can cause Copper deficiency
25-50mg (anything higher, be cautious)

88
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Vanadium indication?

89
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GABA indication?

A

Relaxation, anxiety, sleep (500-1500mg)

Inhibitory neurotransmitter

90
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Carnitine indications? Acetyl-L-carnitine indications?

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HEART (angina, CHF, intermittent claudication)

BRAIN (dementia, alzheimer, depression, alcohol)

Also cataracts, nerve pain, infertility

91
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Choline indications?

A

BRAIN
Alcoholism, epilepsy, memory loss

As a component of lecithin (good for liver health)

92
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CoQ10 indications? What depletes CoQ10?

A

Heart, muscles
HTN
Depleted by statins

Doses 100-250mg

93
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Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) indications?

A

Alzheimer, tardive dyskinesia, ADHD
Found in fish
Used to boost brain, precursor to acetylcholine

94
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Dimethyl sulfoxid (DMSO) indications?

A

DMSO is SO good at promoting healing - oral, topical, or IV

Antioxidant, NSAID for injury or arthritis

95
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Flavonoid indications?

A

Inflammation, anti-allergy, CVD, DM, herpes, venous insufficiency

500-1500 mg

96
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Glucosamine/Chondroitin sulfate indicationS?

A

Osteoarthritis

Builds cartilage, but requires higher dose > 1-3g, needs to be taken young and for a long period of time.

97
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Glutathione indications?

A

Detox, conditions of oxidative stress
Aids, liver dz, DM, cataract

Can be nebulized, but CI with pts with sulfide allergy (sensitive to wine) or asthma

98
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Indole-3-Carbinol or DIM indications? Food sources?

A

CA prevention (esp breast and cervical)

Cruciferous veg (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale)

99
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Inositol hexaphosphate (IP6) indications?

A

Arteries

Atherosclerosis, hypercholesterol, DM, periph vacular dz

100
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Myo Inositol indications?

A

PCOS, fertility

101
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Isoflavone indications? Dose?

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“estrogen conditions”
Menopause, PMS, endometriosis, fibroids
Dose: 2 tbs daily

102
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Methylsufonyl methane (MSM) indications?

A

Skin, pain relief, anti-inflam, anti-allergy

Some topical, can be oral

103
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Para-amino Benzoic acid (PABA) indications?

A

Skin, scars, sunscreen

Used topically

104
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Phosphatidylcholine (Lecithin) indications?

A

Hepatoprotective, Alzheimer’s, hypercholesterol

105
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Phosphatidylserine indications?

A

BRAIN
Alzheimer, Parkinson’s, depression, stress
Age-related cog decline

106
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Policosanol indications?

A

Hypercholesterolemia, PCOS

107
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Superoxide dismutase indications?

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Free radical scavenger

Oxidative stress conditions, antioxidant

108
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Amylase indication?

A

Carbohydrate digestion

109
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Beta-galactosidase indication?

A

Lactose intolerance, lactase digestion

110
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HCl (betaine glutamic hydrochloric acid) indication? Safety concern?

A

Hypo or achlorhydria

Ulcer formation
Elderly are low in HCl, Acne rosacea

111
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Lipase

A

Fat malabsorption

Useful in GB removal

112
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Pancreatin indications?

A

Protein malabsorption

Systemic anti inflammatory

113
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Papain/Bromelain indication?

A

Systemic use for inflammation

Take away from food.

114
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If using enzymes to digest food take ______ . If using enzymes for systemic inflammation ______.

A

With food

Away from food

115
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Pepsin/protease indications?

A

Protein malabsorption

116
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Where is B12 absorbed? And what is required?

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Terminal ileum

Acid and Intrinsic factor

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