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Chapter 16: Supplements Flashcards

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Hidden Hunger

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A term given to the nutritional deficiencies in people who consume adequate calories but inadequate micronutrients.

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Delivery systems

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The forms in which a supplement enters the body for absorption.

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Multivitamins

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A supplement containing two or more vitamins or minerals or both.

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Herbal supplements

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Supplements created from plants thought to be useful for general health.

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Aloe vera usage

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Topical burns, gastritis, psoriasis

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Black cohosh usage

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Night sweats, menopausal symptoms

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Echinacea usage

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Cold and flu, immune health

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Flaxseed usage

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Lowers cholesterol.

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Ginkgo biloba usage

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Memory, brain function

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Peppermint oil

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Digestive problems, bowel conditions.

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Soy usage

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Memory loss, menopausal symptomes.

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Saint John’s Wort usage

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anxiety, sleep disorders

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Tea tree oil usage

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Acne, athlete’s foot, cold sores, dandruff

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Garlic usage

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Lowers cholesterol, boosts immunity

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Hawthorn usage

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high blood pressure, heart conditions.

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Licorice root usage

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Cirrhosis, stomach ulcers, cough

17
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Echinacea side effects

A

Fatigue, dizziness, gastrointestinal issues

18
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Garlic side effects

A

Nausea, headache, heart palpitations

19
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Saw palmetto side effects

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headache, diarrhea

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Ginseng side effects

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anorexia, rash, headache, blood pressure changes

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Saint john’s wort side effects

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Light sensitivity, dry mouth, dizziness.

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Whey protein benefits

A

contains leucine, digested quickly

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Casein protein benefits

A

slow digesting, reduces muscle wasting post exercise

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Pea protein benefits

A

Does not contain lactose, slower digesting

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Egg protein benefits

A

High quality protein, very bioavailable, complete protein source.

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Brown rice protein benefits

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Contains all essential amino acids.

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Soy protein benefits

A

Contains all essential amino acids

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Anabolic steroids

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Synthetic steroid hormones used to promote muscle growth and increased physical performance.

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Glucocorticosteroids

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Anti-inflammatory steroid like prednisone and cortisone

30
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Minerocorticosteroids

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Steroids like vasopressin that are prescribed fro water retention.

31
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Thermogenic supplements

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Weight-management supplements increasing the body temperature.

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