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What is magnesium good for?
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cofactor for protein/nucleic acid synthesis, phosphatase activity, and ATP synthesis
important for CYP450 regulation acts as a calcium channel blocker involved in DM, HTN, cramps, headaches, seizures, allergies, menstruation |
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What supplements could you recommend to someone with migraines?
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Mg++
fish oil diet change multivitamin and mineral, omega 3 fatty acids CoQ10 feverfew riboflavin |
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What are omega 3 fatty acids good for?
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anti-arrhythmic (stabilizes cell membrane and prolongs refractory period)
anti-inflammatory (decreased arachidonic acid, cytokines) anti-thrombotic (decreased arachidonic acid, platelets) anti-atherogenic (decreased lipids) stimulates endothelial NO |
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Where are omega-3 fatty acids found?
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salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel, herring
alpha linoleic acid (soybean, canola, flaxseed) --> EPA and DHA imbalanced eicosanoids (omega 6 > omega 3) --> brittle nails, dry skin, perifollicular hyperkeratosis, seborrhea |
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What are multivitamin and mineral good for?
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for poor diet and nutrient loss (eg soil, cooking, transport)
decreases heart attacks and some cancer, decreases C-reactive protein, decreases infection in diabetics and elderly, reinforces healthy behaviors |
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What are Ca++ and vit D good for?
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bone health.
vit D maybe be involved in immune function, cancer, autoimmune, insulin resistance, the elderly |
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What are probiotics used for?
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constipation, diarrhea, IBS, IBD, atopic disease, C. diff
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What supplement would you recommend to someone with a GI disorder?
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probiotics, digestive enzyme supplement, hypoallergenic diet, multivitamin, relaxation techniques, glutamine, butyrate, licoric root extract
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