supplements Flashcards
1
Q
are supplements harmful
A
- in combination with meds
- cesium or lead content
2
Q
are supplements beneficial
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- for most people: vit D
- certain diets: b23, zn, fe for vegans
- for certain medical conditions
- performance in certain sports
3
Q
are supplements neutral
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- no benefit but harmless in reasonable amounts
4
Q
glucosamines - osteoarthritis safety
A
- safe
- not recommended for people with: blood glucose issues, shellfish allergies, reduces effect of acetominophen, increases effect of blood thinner
5
Q
glucosamines controversy
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- no evidence of structural benefits
6
Q
kinds of glucosamines
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- several kinds, not the same
- some show greater efficacy than others
7
Q
weight loss supplements
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- beware of those that claim:
- eat all you want and not gain weight
- can lose more than 2lbs/week
- dont need to exercise
- one miracle food/drug is all you need
- can take pill that blocks nutrient absorption
- melt fat away with cream
8
Q
natural supplements (not requiring nhp number)
A
- ex. cranberries
- used to treat utis
- prevents e coli from adhering to cells
9
Q
natural health product
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- vits and mins, herbal remedies, homeopathic meds, traditional meds
- need nhp number
10
Q
ehinacea
A
- believed to strengthen immune system but no proved benefits
11
Q
garlic
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- decreases cholesterol
- helps to control bp
- anticancer effects
12
Q
ginkgo
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- treatment of memory, concnetration, confusion
- ringing in ears
- depression, dizziness, headache
- dont use with anticoagulant
13
Q
ginseng
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- to improve health, boost energy and immune system
- reduces fatigue in cancer
14
Q
ginger
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- relief of nausea
- potential antiinflammatory properties
15
Q
st johns wort
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- for depression
- better than prozac in one study but others disagree
- concerns about interaction with prescription drugs - breaks them down faster
