Supplements Flashcards
Migraine: Supplementation
Magnesium
Vitamin B6
5-HTP
Ginger
Feverfew
Insomnia: Supplements
Magnesium: 200‒400 mg
Lemon balm 300‒600 mg
Theanine 50‒200 mg
Zinc 10‒60 mg
Vitamin B6 10-150 mg Folate / B12 500‒1000 mcg
Vitamin C 250 ‒2000 mg Tryptophan 300- 4000 mg
5-HTP 50-300 mg
For difficulty falling asleep
Passionflower, valerian (both have GABA receptor affinity). 1‒2 tbsp dried herb infusion before bed.
Herbs to promote deep, rejuvenating sleep:
Ashwagandha (a GABA agonist). 1 tsp powder in warm nut milk before bed).
Natural approach ― alcohol
5- HTP
100 mg x 2 daily
* To support serotonin levels during alcohol withdrawal.
Taurine
2000 mg x 3 daily
* To support relaxation and improve liver function in chronic alcohol users
B complex
Up to 150 mg / day
* Particularly focus on replacing the lost B1 with alcohol abuse, as well as B5.
Magnesium
Up to 400 mg / day
* Relaxation, anxiety reduction , energy and optimise B1 availability to the
nervous system.
EPA and DHA
1000-3000 mg
* Support healthy fats for neuronal health.
Bipolar supplementation
Vitamin C
Vitamin B6 (P5P)
Folate and B12
5-HTP
Rhodiola rosaea
Magnesium taurate
Anxiety: Supplements
B-complex vitamins
Vitamin C
Theanine
Lemon Balm
Passionflower
Depression: Supplements
B Complex
St John’s Wort
Saffron
5-HTP
Omega-3
Phosphatydlserine
Vitamin D
Probiotics
Turmeric
Bach Flowers
NT Supplements
Phosphatidylserine (PS)
DHA
Turmeric
Lion’s mane
Essential nutrients for mitochondrial function
- CoQ10 - Electron transport chain
- Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) - cofactor of enzymes
- Acetyl L-carnitine - Essential for the transport of long chain fatty acids across the mitochondrial membrane
- Magnesium - tranfers phosphate groups between ADP and ATP
- B comlpex - Krebs cycle and co-factor
Stress: Specific Nutrients
Vitamin C
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
B complex
Vitamin E
Magnesium
Phosphatidyl serine
L-theanine
Resihi Mushroom
Obesity: Supplements
5- Hydroxy tryptophan (5- HTP)
Green Tea
L-Carnitine
Conugated linoleic acid (CLA)
Chromium
Gymnema sylvestre
Herbal medicines for menopause
- Black cohosh oestrogen modulating (isoflavone content) and energetically cooling. Reduces hot flushes and supports BMD.
- Shatavari reproductive tonic ( testosterone like effects) and adaptogen. Relieves vaginal symptoms incl. vaginal dryness.
- Valerian root, passionflower and chamomile nervines.
- St. John’s wort extract reduces hot flashes, improves sleep, mood and relieves anxiety .
- Liquorice root mildly oestrogenic (isoflavones).
- Maca improves libido, sleep, mood and hot flushes. Appears to interfere with androgen receptors.
PCOS: Natural Approach
- Chromium
- Cinnamon
- Berberine (500 mg x 3 daily).
- Alpha lipoic acid
- Vitamin D
- Magnesium
- Omega 3
- CoQ10
- Seed cycling
- Saw palmetto
- Liquorice
- Spearmint tea
- Nettle root
- Green tea
- Other nutrients: Zinc, Carnitine
PMS Supplements
Vitamin B6
Magnesium
Calcium
Vitamin D
Zinc
EFAs
Vitex Agnus Castus
Gingko biloba
T1DM: Supplements
Alpha Lipoic Acid
EPA and DHA
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
T2DM: Supplements
Chromium
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Cinnamon
Magnesium
Vitamin D
Myoinositol
Biotin
EPA and DHA
Zinc
CoQ10
Berberine
Hyperthyroid Supplements: Carnitine
- Peripherally antagonises thyroid hormones (inhibiting nuclear entry of T3 and T4)
- Can prevent or reverse muscle weakness.
- Can prevent the possible lethal outcome of a ‘thyroid storm’ (a medical emergency more common in severe Grave’s disease; high T3, progressive tachycardia to circulatory collapse).
*↑ T3 / T4 →↑ metabolism -> carnitine turnover and urinary loss deprives tissues of L carnitine, conc.
in skeletal muscle may contribute to myopathy.
Dosage: 2,000 to 4,000 mg
daily
Hyperthyroid Supplements
L-Carnitine
Vitamin D
Quercetin
Selenium
Zinc
B vitamins
Hypothyroid: Supplements
Selenium
Zinc
Iron
Iodine
Vitamin A
Tyrosine
Vitamin D
IBS- C Treatment
- ↑ dietary fibre and stay hydrated.
- Magnesium (e.g., magnesium citrate increase dosage from 250 mg gradually until tolerance).
- Vitamin B5 and ginger ((↑ peristalsis).
- Psyllium husk or ground flaxseed (15-30 g / day). 5-HTP (for some).
- Natural laxatives e.g., prunes, figs. Pour prune juice over freshly ground flaxseeds (leave it in the fridge).
IBS-D Treatment
- ↑ soluble fibre to help bulk stool e.g. apple pectin.
- Enteric-coated peppermint oil.
- Digestive enzymes.
- S. boulardii ((↑ sIgA)
- Electrolyte replacement , juices and broths to account for fluid / electrolyte losses.
- Marshmallow root, slippery elm, meadowsweet (powder)
Other natural approaches for IBD:
- Vitamin D
- Fish oils
- Supporting the mucosal / epithelial barrier:
– Demulcent herbs
– Green tea catechins and epicatechins
– Vitamin A, N acetyl glucosamine, zinc carnosine, L glutamine. - Ginger
- Turmeric
- Quercetin
- Aloe vera
- Boswellia serrata (frankincense)
- Chamomile
- Lion’s mane mushroom
- Probiotics
- Prebiotics
- Prioritise nutrient deficiencies
Anti-microbials and SIBO:
- Use 1-3 of the following anti microbials (or a specialised formulated herbal formula) for 4-8 weeks depending on the case.
‒ Berberine
‒ Oregano oil
‒ Allicin (extract of garlic) mostly just for methane producing bacteria.
‒ Neem
‒ Also, uva ursi and cinnamon.
Biofilm disruptors
NAC
Nano Silver
Serrapeptase
Biofilm Natural Approach
Coconut Oil
ACV
Garlic
Curcumin
Gallstones: Supplements
- Vitamin C (500–2000 mg / day).
- Lecithin (high phospholipid content; keeps cholesterol in solution).
- Purified bile salts (ox bile).
Herbs for Digestion Acronym
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Herbs of Nervous Acronym
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