Nutraceuticals & Nutrigenomics Flashcards
Continuation of essential nutrients deck
Define nutraceutical
Food extract with potential physiologic effect or protection against chronic disease
T/F: Antioxidants fight damage to cell membrane & nucleus due to damage by oxygen free radicals and oxidative damage
True!
- Oxygen free radicals (O-) are a side effect of oxygen metabolism
- Oxidative damage is caused by aging, pollution, cancer, inflammation, radiation, & sunlight
Vitamins and minerals that are sources of antioxidants are (4)
- Selenium
- Vit E & C
- Carotenoid pigments
- Taurine
T/F: Glucosamine stimulates the production of new cartilage and is concentrated in synovial fluid
True! If it’s effective, results can be seen in 3-4 weeks
T/F: Chondroitin is the base of cartilage formation and protects against enzymatic damage to cartilage
True! It is a carbohydrate in glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)
T/F: Probiotics have shown to have more of a benefit after being used for more than two weeks
False. There is likely no added benefit using for more than two weeks
T/F: Zeolite is a protective layer on intestinal mucosa but inhibits nutritional absorption.
False! It doesn’t inhibit absorption, it actually helps absorb toxins and excessive water.
T/F: SAMe is a molecule only found in a few body tissue and fluids
False! It is a natural molecule found in MOST body tissues and fluids.
Define nutrigenomics
The study of the relationship between nutrition and gene expression
Goal of nutrigenomics
Diet recommendation or therapies based on the genetic evaluation of an individual
What are probiotics?
Living organisms that lead to beneficial balance of GI bacteria
- Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Enterococcus faecium
Describe the effectiveness of cats and dogs with probiotics & diarrhea.
Hindgut fermenters?
- Cats and dogs: Variable effectiveness
- Very beneficial and effective with hindgut fermenters having diarrhea issues
Besides probiotics, what can help prevent/treat diarrhea?
Zeolite!
