Top 10 Natural Products Flashcards

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Fish/ krill/ flax oil

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DHA, EPA, DPA, ALA

Cardiovascular disease. Lower triglycerides. Treat RA

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Coenzyme Q10

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Cardiovascular. Heart failure. Statin muscle pain

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Garlic

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Hyperlipidemia , hypertension, diabetes

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Ginkgo

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Alzheimer’s disease, dementia,

Caution ginkgolic acid allergic reaction

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Melatonin

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Treat insomnia, prevent jet lag, reset circadian rhythm

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St. John’s wort

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Depression, pain, anxiety, OCD, menopausal symptoms

Caution, photsensitivity, sexual dysfunction

CYP 3A4 metabolism induction

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Ginger

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Relieve nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy, motion sickness, chemotherapy

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Echinacea

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Immune stimulant for prevention and treatment of colds and other respiratory infections

Caution: allergies to astersceae family, asthma, AIDS

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Glucosamine

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Osteoarthritis, chronic low back pain

Caution: shellfish allergies

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Weight loss

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Raspberry ketone
Bitter orange - appetite suppressant
Chitosan - obesity 
Guarana - mental physical fatigue
Green tea extract - cognitive performance
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Phytoestrogens

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Menopausal symptoms, PMS

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Caution with warfarin

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Coenzyme Q10
Garlic
Ginger
Fish oil 
Phytoestrogens - red clover

RED FGGC

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