**orthomolecular/mushrooms

Question 1

Co Q10 also known as

Answer 1

ubiquinone

Question 2

Co q10 soluble in what

Answer 2

fat

Question 3

2 pain functions coQ10

Answer 3

mitochondrial energy synthesis

antioxidant in cell membranes & lipoproteins

Question 4

foods containing Q10

Answer 4

meat
poultry
fish
nuts

Question 5

deficiency Q10 found in individuals with

Answer 5

diabetes
cancer
congestive heart failure
parkinsons

Question 6

5 ways Q10 improves CVD

Answer 6

inhibits atherosclerosis:

• inhibits LDL oxidation
• prevents monocyte recruitment to atherosclerotic plaque

congestive heart failure - improves cardiac function
MI - decreases post-infarct heart damage
Angina - ^ exercise tolerance, reduced freq attacks
Hypertension - reduces systolic & diastolic BP

Question 7

which enzyme synthesises Q10 & cholesterol

Answer 7

HMG CoA reductase

Question 8

4 other therapeutic uses Q10

Answer 8

reduces muscle pain in statins
improves gum disease
slows parkinson
anti-ageing

Question 9

alpha lipoid acid soluble in what

Answer 9

water and fat

Question 10

endogenous ALA essential for what

Answer 10

mitochondrial energy production - ATP

Question 11

exogenous ALA does what

Answer 11

antioxidant (can be pro)

Question 12

ALA - ATP production, antioxidant, what other 3 actions

Answer 12

increases action of insulin
increases glutathione production
antiinflamm

Question 13

how is ALA helpful in diabetes

Answer 13

increases insulin sensitivity/glucose disposal

reduces insulin resistance\reduces peripheral neuropathy

Question 14

ala may compete with what for absorption

Answer 14

biotin

Question 15

ALA may slow what developing

Answer 15

dementia

Question 16

3 ways glucosamine produced

Answer 16

synthesised by body
derived from marine exoskeletons
synthetically produced

Question 17

form of glucosamine with best bioavailability

Answer 17

glucosamine sulphate

Question 18

which form of glucosamine good for leaky gut if can’t use glutamine

Answer 18

N-Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG)

Question 19

2 therapeutic uses for N Acetyl Glucosamine

Answer 19

IBD

RA

Question 20

how does glucosamine sulphate slow progression of osteoarthritis by 54%

Answer 20

stimulates metabolism chondrocytes

inhibits production of inflame mediators

Question 21

how does chondroitin sulphate protect cartilage

Answer 21

reduces degrading enzymes
reduces inflamm action
increases synthesis hyalauronic acid

Question 22

which condition might chondroitin sulphate worsen

Answer 22

asthma

Question 23

2 conditions Methyl sulfonylmethane helps

Answer 23

osteoarthritis
CVD - reduces homocysteine (methyl donor)
- reduces lipid oxidation

Question 24

betaine anhydrous found in which foods

Answer 24

beetroot
spinach
wine

Question 25

2 conditions betaine anhydrous helps

Answer 25

hyperhomocysteineamia - reduces 20-30%

liver disease

Question 26

Dimethyl glycine water/fat soluble

Answer 26

water

Question 27

condition DMG (dimethyl glycine) might help

Answer 27

autism

Question 28

where is phosphatidyl serine found

Answer 28

most foods
oily fish
organ meats
beans

Question 29

phosphatidly serine soluble in what

Answer 29

fat

Question 30

what is most abundant phospholipid in human brain, v important in neuronal membrane functions

Answer 30

phosphatidyl serine

Question 31

3 conditions phosphatidyl serine helps

Answer 31

AD - improves cognitive function, ^ NT levels
age-related cognitive impairment
dementia

Question 32

cordyceps effect on blood

Answer 32

lowers blood glucose, plasma triglycerides, cholesterol

Question 33

reishi effect on blood

Answer 33

lowers BP

reduces platelet aggregation

Question 34

3 actions of shiitake

Answer 34

anti-tumour
cholesterol-lowering
virus inhibiting

Question 35

side effects shiitake

Answer 35

abdominal discomfort
siitake dermatitis
eosinophilia
photosensitivity