nutraceuticals Flashcards
1
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what is nutraceuticals
A
fake medicine that is marketed
2
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what do organic products contain
A
- no additives
- no synthetic pesticides
- no synthetic fertilizer
- no genetically modified organisms
3
Q
herbal remedies used by ___% of population
A
40
4
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herbal remedies are a $___ business
A
20 billion
5
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many herbals are _________ and grown _______
A
mass produced and grown industrially
6
Q
why are modern drugs standardized
A
purified substances, consistent doses and inspected
7
Q
is herbal extract a meaningless statement?
A
yes
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10
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what is reported to prevent irregular heart beat
A
omega-3 fatty acids
11
Q
do eggs have omega 3 fatty acids naturally and how is it put in egg?
A
no, put into egg by feeding chickens with fish meals
12
Q
which omega-3 is in your fish oil and what do these cause?
A
Eicosapentaenoic acid and Docosahexaenoic acid and they cause heart problems
13
Q
is there a benefit to omega-3 today?
A
no
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