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What should the dose of CoQ10 be with statins?

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50-100mg once with evening meals

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Is there any major drug interaction with Kava?

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Yes, warfarin

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What is something you would recommend to use with St. John’s Wort?

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Sunscreen + tapered withdrawal

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Red Yeast Rice is a naturally occurring _______ analogue

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lovastatin

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What is Echinacea used for?

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Treat & prevent colds/respiratory infections

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What is Cinnamon used for?

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Decrease blood glucose

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Is there any major drug interaction with garlic?

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Yes, warfarin

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Is there any major drug interaction with CoQ10?

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Nope

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How often should you take fish oil?

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Twice per week

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Which natural product has an increased risk of hypoglycemia?

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Ginger

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What does garlic primarily affect?

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Lowers…

LDL
TC
TG

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What enzyme does Chondroitin inhibit?

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Elastase

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What is the limit of fish oil per day?

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3g

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Is there any major drug interaction with Green Tea?

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Yes, warfain

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What is Valerian used for?

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Insomnia & anxiety

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Who should avoid using Milk Thistle?

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Pregnant and/or ragweed allergy

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What is the FDA approved use of Melatonin?

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Sleep problems in blind patients

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What should you avoid with Kava?

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Alcohol

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What else could you use in combination w/ glucosamine?

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Chondroitin (1200mg QD)

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Is there any major drug interaction with fish oil?

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Yes, warfarin

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How long does St. John’s Wort take to work?

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Few weeks

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What is the dose on Ginger for pregnancy?

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250mg qid

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What drug will lower you CoQ10 levels?

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Statins

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To prevent the odor of garlic, how can you prevent it?

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Enteric coated option

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What is Ginkgo for?
Mental stuff (Alzheimers, mental decline, ADHD, etc) + acute mountain sickness
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Which natural product is used as a ceremonial tranquilizing beverage?
Kava
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What is the concern with St. John's Wort?
Drug interactions w/ CYP enzymes (inducer)
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What is the dose on Alpha Lipoic Acid for diabetic neuropathy?
600mg TID on an empty stomach, 2 to 3 hrs from antacid use
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What is cranberry used for?
Prevent UTIs, not to treat
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Who should avoid using glucosamine?
Anyone w/ shellfish allergy
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What is Milk Thistle used for?
Protectant for exposure to alcohol or APAP
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What are the contraindication for Alpha Lipoic Acid?
Avoid in thyroid disorders (it interferes w/ conversion of T4 to T3)
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Does Melatonin make you sleepy?
Nope
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What exactly does Echinacea do?
Decrease mucin production
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Is there any major drug interaction with Ginseng?
Yes, warfarin, antiplatelet, MAOI, corticosteroids, stimulants, caffeine, imatinib, antipsychotics
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What is Asian type Ginseng (panax) used for?
Improve physical and mental stress, anemia, insomnia, etc
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What is St. John's Wort used for?
Depression, pain, anxiety, OCD, menopause, PMS
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What is Green Tea used for?
Prevent CV disease, cancer, liver disorder
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Who should avoid using Echinacea?
1. Asthma/atopy 2. Ragweed allergy 3. HIV, MS, or TB 4. If you take Immunosuppressants (prednisone)
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What is the natural product?
A chemical compound/substance produced by a living organism (found in nature)
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What is Kava used for?
MILD anxiety & insomnia
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Where is resveratrol found in?
Grapes, wine, blueberries, pistachios
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Is there any major drug interaction with Ginkgo?
Yes, warfarin
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What is the AE of cranberry?
Concentrated tablets may increase risk of kidney stones
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What enzyme (garlic) converts odor free to one with an odor?
Allinase
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What is Ginger used for?
Antiemetic
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What is the main concern of taking fish oil?
Mercury content (100PPB being the upper limit) Each fish oil may contain 1 to 2 PPB
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What does resveratrol do?
Lowers lipids BP BG HR
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What could you take for hot flashes?
Black Cohosh (40mg QD)
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What should the dose of CoQ10 be with heart issues?
100mg TID w/ meals
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How does Valerian work?
Interacts w/ GABA
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What are the possible uses of pygeum and saw palmetto?
Supposedly BPH, not enough studies though
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What is CoQ10 used for?
1. Heart health 2. Antioxidant 3. Reduce statin AE
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What is the dose on Ginger for motion sickness?
500mg 30 minutes before travel, then 500 to 1000mg capsules every 4 hrs
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Is there any major drug interaction with Valerian
Nope
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What is Alpha Lipoic Acid used for?
Improvement in insulin sensitivity
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What are the benefits of fish oil?
1. Decrease TG 2. Decrease Pro-inflammatory cytokines 3. Increase non-inflammatory cytokines
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What does red yeast rice primarily affect?
Lowers... LDL TC TG
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What could you take for cartilage synthesis?
Glucosamine sulfate (1500mg QD)
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What evidence has been shown for Milk Thistle?
Limited, studies did not show improvement in liver enzymes
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What is the concern with Ginkgo?
Increase rate of nose + throat cancer in animals tested
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What should you avoid using if you're taking DHEA?
If a product's source is wild yam
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How does Kava work?
CNS depressant (modulates GABA and inhibits MAO receptors)
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What should the dose of CoQ10 be with migraine prevention?
100mg TID w/ meals
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Is there any major drug interaction with Ginger?
Yes, with anticoagulants

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