Dietary Supplements, Natural & Complementary Products

Question 1

St. John’s Wort

Answer 1

1. SJW induces CYP450, 3A4, 2C19, 1A2 and P-gd, which lowers levels of other drugs
2. SJW is serotonergic (do not use with MAOIs, SSRIs or SNRIs)
3. SJW causes photosensitivity
4. SJW lowers the seizure threshold

Question 2

Supplements that increase bleeding risk

Answer 2

• 5 Gs (Garlic, Ginger, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Glucosamine)
• Fish Oils (HD)
• Vitamin E
• Dong quai
• Willow bark (salicylate)

Question 3

Supplements with risk of liver toxicity

Answer 3

• Black cohosh (used in menopause)

* Kava (stress/anxiety)

Question 4

Supplements with risk if cardiac toxicity

Answer 4

• Ephedra & bitter orange (stimulants)

* Yohimbe (increase libido and ED)

Question 5

Commonly used supplements for anxiety

Answer 5

Valerian
Passionflower
Kava
St. John’s Wort

Question 6

Commonly used supplements for ADHD

Answer 6

Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils)

Question 7

Commonly used supplements for Cold Sores

Answer 7

L-lysine

Question 8

Commonly used supplements for Colds and Flu

Answer 8

Echinacea
Zinc
Vitamin C

Question 9

Commonly used supplements for Dementia/Memory

Answer 9

Ginkgo

Vitamin E

Question 10

Commonly used supplements for Depression

Answer 10

St. John’s Wort
SAMe (also used for osteoarthritis)
Valerian
5-HTP

Question 11

Commonly used supplements for Diabetes

Answer 11

Alpha lipoic acid
Chromium
Cassia cinnamon

Question 12

Commonly used supplements for dyslipidemia

Answer 12

Red yeast rice (natural form of lovastatin)

Omega-3 fatty acids

Question 13

Commonly used supplements for dyspepsia

Answer 13

Calcium and Magnesium

Question 14

Commonly used supplements for energy or weight loss

Answer 14

Bitter orange (synephrine)
Caffeine
Guarana, green tea powder

Question 15

Commonly used supplements for erectile dysfunction

Answer 15

Ginseng
L-arginine
Yohimbe

Question 16

Commonly used supplements for heart failure

Answer 16

Co-Q10
Hawthorn
Omega-3 fatty acids

Question 17

Commonly used supplements for hypertension

Answer 17

Omega-3 fatty acids
L-arginine
Co-Q10
Garlic

Question 18

Commonly used supplements for gastrointestinal health

Answer 18

Fibers (diarrhea/constipation)
Chamomile
Probiotics

Question 19

Commonly used supplements for inflammation

Answer 19

Omega-3 fatty acids
Flaxseed oil
Tumeric

Question 20

Commonly used supplements for insomnia/sleep

Answer 20

Melatonin
Valerian
Chamomile

Question 21

Commonly used supplements for liver disease

Answer 21

Milk thistle

Question 22

Commonly used supplements for menopause

Answer 22

Black Cohosh 
Dong quai 
Evening Primrose Oil
Soy
Red Clover

Question 23

Commonly used supplements for migraine prophylaxis

Answer 23

Feverfew
Butterbur
Magnesium
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Question 24

Commonly used supplements for motion sickness

Answer 24

Ginger

Peppermint

Question 25

Commonly used supplements for osteoarthritis

Answer 25

Glucosamine
Chondroitin
SAMe
Tumeric

Question 26

Commonly used supplements for osteoporosis

Answer 26

Calcium
Vitamin D
Soy

Question 27

Commonly used supplements for prostate health

Answer 27

Saw Palmetto

Lycopene

Question 28

Commonly used supplements for skin conditions

Answer 28

Tea tree oil

Question 29

Commonly used supplements for UTI

Answer 29

Cranberry

Question 30

Scurvy is caused by a deficiency in vitamin

Answer 30

C