Vitamins And Supplements

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The Rythm Nearly Proved Pretentious, Bitchy, and Fucking Contagious

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Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pyridoxine (B6), Pantothenic acid, Biotin, Folic Acid (B9), Cobalamin (B12)

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rules that dietary supplements can be sold and marketed w/out giving FDA proof that they are safe and effective

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Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) 1994

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what states that dietary supplements must be labeled as such, devoid of adulterants, and must say what's inside package including active and inactive ingredients?

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2007 cGMP

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what is not regulated for dietary supplements?

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adverse effects
standardization of doses
safety

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"vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, substances such as enzymes, organ tissues, glandulars, and metabolites" intended to support diet

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FDA definition of dietary supplements

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uses: skin problems,sore muscles, constipation. Emollient, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, cathartic effects

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aloe

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may have hypersensitivity rxn, diarrhea, increase activity of stool softeners, contains latex, hypokalemia with thiazide diuretics

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aloe

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may potentiate antihypertensives and hypoglycemics, and birth control effects. should not be used with St Johns wort. may cause GI, rash, dizziness, weight gain, cramps

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Black cohosh

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potent antioxidant, participates in production of ATP at mitochondrial level, can be used as a statin (cholesterol lower)

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coenzyme Q-10

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structurally similar to vitamin K, may antagonize warfarin effects

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coenzyme Q-10

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proanthocyanidins interfere with bacterial adhesion to urinary tract, may increase INR of warfarin patients

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cranberry juice

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antiviral, anti-inflammatory and immunostimulant effects

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echinacea

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may interfere with immunosuppressant drugs, avoid in people allergic to daisies (anaphylaxis)

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echinacea

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primarily for prophylaxis of migraine, mechanism not well understood. may cause nervousness, fatigue, insomnia, tension heachache, joint pain

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feverfew

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used to treat dyslipidemia and constipation, seems to decrease total cholesterol and LDL.

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flaxseed

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may cause bloating, cramping, and s/b taken 1 hr b/f or 2 hrs after other meds

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flaxseed

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used for CVS effects, to reduce LDL and raise HDL, reduce BP, suppress platelet aggregation, antimicrobial, anticancer

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garlic

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recommended dose of garlic for effects

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1-2 whole, raw cloves bid for enough allicin effects

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used to treat vertigo, n/v associated w/motion sickness or morning sickness, can suppress platelet aggregation

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ginger root

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used to improve memory and concentration, erectile dysfunction, symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Vasodilation by synthesis of prostaglandins, suppresses platelet activation factor

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Ginkgo

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can cause nausea, dizziness, vertigo, suppress coagulation, increase effect of anticoagulants, use with caution with drugs that lower seizure threshold

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ginkgo

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used to treat mild to moderate depression, induces cytochrome P450 enzymes and may interact with many drugs

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St. John's Wort

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sedative, used to promote sleep, used as tranquilizer in WWII

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valerian

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increased risk of bleeding, don't use for people w/shellfish allergy

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glucosamine

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conflicting results in treatment of BPH, may have antiplatelet effects

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saw palmetto

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may have some effect for management of anxiety, but has also been linked with severe liver damage

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Kava

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increased risk of heart, psychiatric, and GI, high BP and stroke

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ma huang (ephedra)

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average daily dietary intake sufficient to meet nutrient requirements of 97-98% of healthy individuls

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Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA's) set by Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences

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highest average daily intake that can be consumed by nearly everyone w/out a significant risk of adverse effects

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Tolerable Upper Intake Limit (UL)

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therapeutic use of this vit is only for deficiency, highly teratogenci

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Retinol

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sources include meat, fish oil, dairy

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Vit A (retinol)

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regulates calcium and phosphorus, may play role in autoimmunce diseases

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Vitamin D

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produced by body in response to sunlight

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cholecalciferol (Vit D3)

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antioxidant properties, protects against free radicals, excess can cause toxicities and bleeding

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Vitamin E

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sources include greens, seeds, oils, wheat germ

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Vitamin E

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required for synthesis of prothrombin and clotting factors, produced by gut flora

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Vitamin K

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therapeutic use in warfarin overdose

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Vitamin K

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action required for production of collagen and other compounds that bind cells together, has antioxidant properties

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Vitamin C

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coenzyme in oxidation-reduction reactions necessary for cell metabolism

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niacin

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therapeutic use is for lowering cholesterol levels

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niacin

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sources include liver, poultry, fish, potatoes, nuts

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niacin

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coenzyme for carbohydrate metabolism

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thiamin

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sources include pork, grains

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thiamin

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plays a role in DNA synthsis, need an intrinsic factor in stomacah to metabolize and absorb

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cyanocobalamin B12

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deficiency may include megaloblastic anemia and pernicious anemia

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cyanocobalamin

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plays a role in DNA synthesis, deficiency includes megaloblastic anemia, spina bifida

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folic acid

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sources include enriched breads, green vegetables, dried frutis

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folic acid

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sources include animal products

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