Supplements and natural products Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is the indication for elderberry
prevent/treat colds and flu
what is the indication for psyllium
diarrhea
constipation
LDL
What is the indication for apple cider vinegar
covid-19
obesity
diabetes
performance
what is the indication of horehound
component of oral lozenges
what is the indication for tumeric
joint/muscle pain
anti-inflammatory
what is the indication of cranberry
UTI prophylaxis
what is the indication for ashwagandha
immune enhancement
stress
what is the indication for st johns wort
anti-depression
mood
what is the indication of ivy leaf extract
component of oral lozenges
what is the indication of fenugreek
decrease blood glucose
increase milk production
what is the indication of ginger
anti-emetic
what is the indication of echinacea
immune enhancement
What supplement causes a decrease in drug concentations
st. johns wort
what supplement causes an increase in drug concentration
berberine(goldenseal)
What supplements should not be taken with anticoagulants like warfarin
ginkgo biloba
feverfew
garlic
dong quai
papaya
red clover
What supplements may impair the efficacy of cancer treatments
ascorbate
retinoids
CoQ10
Vit E
green/black tea
grape seed extract
milk thistly
pine bark extract
What supplements should be avoided in patients with organ transplants or auto-immune disorders
immune enhancers such as echinacea, ginseng, various mushrooms
What supplements should be avoided in patients with diabetes
those that claim to be hypoglycemic such as fenugreek, bitter melon, chromium salts, vanadium, gymnema, cinnamon
