Ginseng Fenugreek Creatine

Question 1

Ginseng is known as a ______ and that means _______?

Answer 1

Known as an adaptogen meaning it is a general tonic for well being.

Question 2

What is ginsengs active ingredient and MOA? What is its structure similar to?

Answer 2

• Active ingredient ginsenoside
• Alters carbohydrate metabolism
• May effect insulin release in the body
  
  • Steroid hormones

Question 3

What drug interactions does ginseng have?

Answer 3

Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents.

Question 4

Ginsengs adverse effects?

Answer 4

Insomnia, excitability, anxiety,

Increased heart rate

Question 5

Fenugreek is used for?

Answer 5

Lowering blood sugar in patients with diabetes

Question 6

What is fenugreeks MOA?

Answer 6

The fenugreek seeds contain 50% dietary fiber

-This is linked to delayed gastric emptying and therefore slowing the influx of blood sugar

Question 7

Fenugreek may have additive affects eith what drugs?

Answer 7

• Anticoagulants/antiplatelets
• any drugs that lower blood sugar

Question 8

What is cinnamons MOA?

WHat is it used for?

Answer 8

• Cinnamon may increase insulin action and insulin sensitivity

It is used in type 2 diabetes

Question 9

Creatine may be effective for?

Answer 9

Brief high intensity exercise

Question 10

Adults older than? seem to not benefit from creatine

Answer 10

older than 60

Question 11

Goals of supplementation

Answer 11

Prevent deficiencies, replenish stores, maintain nutritional status

Not intended for self treatment of vitamin deficiencies