Top 10 Natural Products Flashcards
Fish/ krill/ flax oil
DHA, EPA, DPA, ALA
Cardiovascular disease. Lower triglycerides. Treat RA
Coenzyme Q10
Cardiovascular. Heart failure. Statin muscle pain
Garlic
Hyperlipidemia , hypertension, diabetes
Ginkgo
Alzheimer’s disease, dementia,
Caution ginkgolic acid allergic reaction
Melatonin
Treat insomnia, prevent jet lag, reset circadian rhythm
St. John’s wort
Depression, pain, anxiety, OCD, menopausal symptoms
Caution, photsensitivity, sexual dysfunction
CYP 3A4 metabolism induction
Ginger
Relieve nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy, motion sickness, chemotherapy
Echinacea
Immune stimulant for prevention and treatment of colds and other respiratory infections
Caution: allergies to astersceae family, asthma, AIDS
Glucosamine
Osteoarthritis, chronic low back pain
Caution: shellfish allergies
Weight loss
Raspberry ketone Bitter orange - appetite suppressant Chitosan - obesity Guarana - mental physical fatigue Green tea extract - cognitive performance
Phytoestrogens
Menopausal symptoms, PMS
Caution with warfarin
Coenzyme Q10 Garlic Ginger Fish oil Phytoestrogens - red clover
RED FGGC