Senior, Neuro, + Joints Flashcards
(T/F) Enhancing fat in diets has been associated with reduced epileptic seizure frequency.
(T, MCTs are particularly associated with reduced seizure frequency, can also supplement omega 3s and vitamin E)
What is the primary issue with ketogenic diets in animals?
(It is hard to induce ketosis in dogs particularly, apparently a ketogenic diet is beneficial for epileptic people but this hasn’t been confirmed in animals bc it is hard to induce ketosis)
What type of diet may be helpful in the treatment plan for a patient with canine epileptoid cramping syndrome?
(Gluten free)
What are some of the substances that will be supplemented in diets made to support cognitive dysfunction patients?
(Antioxidants/precursors, MCTs, omega 3s, B vitamins, and L-carnitine)
(T/F) Supplements are regulated by the FDA.
(T, but low priority)
What are the omega 6 fatty acids?
(Linoleic acid and arachidonic acid)
What are the omega 3 fatty acids?
(Alpha linolenic acid, EPA, and DHA)
(T/F) Omega 3 fatty acids have high bioavailability.
(T)
(T/F) It is normal for an omega 3 dose to exceed label dosing if there is no contribution of omega 3s from the diet.
(T)
The (omega) n6:n3 should be less than/equal to/greater than (choose) 1.
(Equal, you want a 1:1 of omega 6s and omega 3s)
Salmon is high in omega 3s but contains high levels of what other substance that prevents overuse?
(Vitamin D)
(T/F) Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate have low oral bioavailability and thus have no use.
(F, even tho low oral bioavailability, both have been found to protect against experimentally induced synovitis, stimulate cartilage metabolism, inhibit cartilage degradation, reduce clinical signs of OA, and improve histological appearance of articular cartilage)
