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        | Problems with the DASH diet |  | Definition 
 
        | No EFA's   lots of dairy   too much wheat |  | 
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        | aldosterone Effect theory |  | Definition 
 
        | High No in diet - average US  8 gm day- should be 2 gm day low potassium  high refined CHO and sat fat diet insulin reistance food allegies |  | 
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        | metabolic syndrome is also know as |  | Definition 
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        | High caffeine intake raises |  | Definition 
 
        | systolic  -- not diastolic |  | 
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        | magnesium deficiency is the |  | Definition 
 
        | main deficiency in our culture |  | 
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        | High homocystein have a negative affect on |  | Definition 
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        | heavy metal Fasting and Post-prandial glucose/insulin Lipids/VAP?homocysteine/Fibrinogen/CRP food allergy H.Pylori |  | 
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        | vegans historically have a low incidence of (2) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1.  HBP 2.  Cardiovascular dz |  | 
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        | what diet has a very low capacity to induce HTN? |  | Definition 
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        | Ovo-lacto vetetarians acn have elevtd lipids due to |  | Definition 
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        | 1.  avoid refined CHO and sugar 2.  Increase good oils - avoid trans fat and sat fat 3.  use salt alternatives 4.  avoid caffeine products 5.  increase vegies and fruits 6.  protein variety to decrease meat/poultry intake 7.  grass fed animal products |  | 
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        | Calcium  1200 mg Magnesium  250-750 mg Potassium  only 99 mg/supplement coQ10   90-300 mg EPA  1000 gm-3000 gm Flax seed or oil  1 TBS of eitherBonito peptides arginine garlic, onions, ginger celery vit c l-carnitine B6 |  | 
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        | only 99 mg/supplement dose   salt substitutes contain 530 mg K+ per 1/6th teaspoon!! |  | 
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        | HTN supp   garlic, onions, ginger have what in them? |  | Definition 
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        | 500-2000  TID max 6000/day   needed for nitric oxide formation   prevents ADMA from lowering N.O. formation |  | 
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        | 1000 mg or higher a day   lowers BP |  | 
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        | needed for calcium channel blockrs to work   diuretic   birth control pills reduce vit B 6 |  | 
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        | birth control pills do what to Vit B 6 levels? |  | Definition 
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        | 1.  magnesium 2.  Thiamin 3.  CoQ10 4.  Taurine 5.  B6  6.  L-carnitine or ALCAR 7.  Arginine   |  | 
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        | increases survival rates in patients with CHF   helps HT functioing, blood flow, decreased risk MI   250 - 750 mg/day     |  | 
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        | 50 - 250 mg/day   can be low in thiazide diuretics   Etoh pts with CHF - "wet beriberi" |  | 
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        | 90-300 mg/day   decreased levels assoc with edema, cyanosis, venous cong, SOB, insomnia   take with fat at meal |  | 
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        | #1 amino acid in Ht tissue cheep and it works!   500 mg TID   main amino acid in ht muscle |  | 
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        | mild diuretic   50-200 mg/day |  | 
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        | sugar moiety of ATP;  5 carbon sugar   inc high energy phosphates |  | 
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        | What can Ribose be used for?  (5) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1.  Ischemic CVD 2.  CHF 3.  chronic fatigue syndrome 4.  cardiomyopathy 5.  angina Post-MI recovery |  | 
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        | BMI >25  overweight   BMI > 30  obese   WHR:  >.88 females: > 1 Men |  | 
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        | cancers hard onjoints pro-inflammatory   relateed to prediabetes and diabetes develompent elevated lipid panels HTN |  | 
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        | obesity hormonal imbalances |  | Definition 
 
        | high or low cortisol, low testosterone high insulin low IGF high estrogens Insulin resistasnce   |  | 
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        | eating too much, too many CHO, too many sat fats too much sugar, fructose corn syrup   diet def in EFA, B vit, Mag, Zn, Chr drinking pop |  | 
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        | Hormones that stimulate cellular metabolic durning |  | Definition 
 
        | T3 cortisol epinephrine glucagon Vit A growth hormone (in bewteen meanls0 |  | 
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        | Thyroid panel Cortisol x4 / DHEA panel fastin/post-prandial insulin/glucose Testosterone, estrogens diet diary exercise habits sleep study WHR ratio |  | 
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        | waist circum M / 102  F/ >88 triglycerides > 150 mg/dl HDL  M < 40  F/ < 50 BP  > 130/85 FPG  > 110 mg/dl Trig: HDL ratio > 3 Fasting insulin > 12 (25) PP INsulin > 35 (89) |  | 
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        | weight watchers Zone - low cal mod CHO/FAT/PRO Glycemic index / low CHO High Prot/Low cho - atkins Low fat- ornish, Mcdougall Candida  allergy free// blood diet healthy basic diet raw foods diet detoxing   |  | 
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        | diet for insulin resistance |  | Definition 
 
        | #1 restriction Grains and excess intake crackers are okay one fruit a day all the veggies - not potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes good protien good oils  bev - cal free stevia a little |  | 
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        | multiple oils - fish oils, DHA, CLA ext cgri abd zn ext b vit and mag blood sugar herbs |  | 
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        | What process the fat nutrients during weight loss? |  | Definition 
 
        | Taurine choline  enzymes l-carnitine |  | 
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        | HCA CLA citrus aurantium bitter orange green tea extract uerba ate guarana chitosan phaseolus vulgaris white willow bark rhodiola/magnolia 7-keto-DHEA corislim |  | 
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        | Vitamin D is shown in studies to markedly reduce the occurence of |  | Definition 
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        | inhibits the synthesis of lipids and fatty acids   lowers LDL and TG   promotes glycogenformation which may decrease appetite   high vit C does 300-1000 mg/day |  | 
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        | Inc basal metabolic rate promotes fat burning inc energy aid digest esp of proteins cont synephrine  ( only high dose cause weight loss) |  | 
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        | Bitter orange can inhibit |  | Definition 
 
        | P450-3A   s0 watch it with certain drugs |  | 
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        | Inc metabolic rate slowsglucose rise after eating   slightly caffeinated for energy |  | 
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        | South american indian drink   energizes body and mind   contains-xanthine, theophylline, theobromine   gentle diuretic contains somenutrients |  | 
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        | contains "guaranine" chemically similar to caffeine   inc energy an altertness lowers appetite   can become jittery, inc Bp, insomnia, dependent |  | 
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        | contina salicin - which the body turns into salicylic acid     |  | 
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        | What does rhodiola/magnolia do? |  | Definition 
 
        | balance cortisol levels   lowering high cortisol levels which promote insulinout put and obesity |  | 
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        | binds to fat in the gut preventing absorption   it is from exoskeletonsof crustaceans   concern for anal leakage |  | 
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        | What does phaseolus vulgaris do? |  | Definition 
 
        | starch blocker inthe gut - inhibits amylase    it is from a bean |  | 
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        | it is a natural DHEA metabolite   not converted into testosterone or estrogens   clinical experience of it is not that beneficial |  | 
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        | What does Pinolenic Acid do? |  | Definition 
 
        | helps promote the secretion of CCK and GLP-1 - both of which lower appetitie and promote satiation   it is from Korean Pine nut |  | 
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        | What does Cortislim contain? |  | Definition 
 
        | VIt C Calcium carbonate Chromium picolinate Cortiples Proprietary blen leptiples prop blen insutrol proprietary blend |  | 
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        | South African Herb used by Bushmen to walk long miles with little food and water   won't work for most people |  | 
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        | New DM II drug   glucagon-like peptide 1   slows stomach emptying decreases glucagon increases insulin creates sense of fullness and satiation   Of label right now unless DM2 |  | 
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        | In order to reduce the risk of DM1 in children one should introduce a small amount of grains/dairy during? |  | Definition 
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        | benefits of low carb diet |  | Definition 
 
        | more effective   inproves glycemic control without harming KD's   lose more weight   lower blood glucose levels |  | 
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        | Low carb dietary problems |  | Definition 
 
        | adherence variety social situations family support advertising caravings |  | 
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        | low carb plan   leiency more with protein and fats   healthy eating-good oils, organic foods, grass fed meat, veggies |  | 
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        | Glycemic Index - a numeric system of measuring how much of a rise in circulating blood sugar and CHO triggers  - the higher the number the greater the glucose response |  | Definition 
 
        | HIGH  70 or >   Medium  56-69     Low  55 or < |  | 
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        | Glycemic Load newer way to assess the impact of CHO consumption on glucose response |  | Definition 
 
        | GL  20 or >  HIGH   GL 11 - 19  Medium   GL of 10 or <  LOW |  | 
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        | Diabetes is the inability to |  | Definition 
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        | Low carb diet is the same as a |  | Definition 
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        | Low carb diet is Ok for weight but not for |  | Definition 
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        | Dr. Liu's research the highest impact on weight gain was |  | Definition 
 
        | high fructosse corn syrup |  | 
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        | Dr. Berstein's diabetic solution is how many grams of carb a day? |  | Definition 
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        | foods with a LOW GL always have a low |  | Definition 
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        | Foods with medium or high GL rance from |  | Definition 
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        | Conjugated linoleic acid found in pasture fed animals are ?% more than silage fed animals? |  | Definition 
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        | CLA conjugated linoleic acid |  | Definition 
 
        | burn fat easier build/store muscle easier lowers TG/ Cholesterol lowers insulin resistance reduces food allergies enhances immune system |  | 
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        | microalbuminuria   50 mg/day |  | 
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        | B 6, B12 folic acid      reduce homocysteine |  | 
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        | aldose reductase in sorbitol pathway |  | 
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        | virtually all aspects of insulin metabolism   synthesis secretion utilization   diabetics lose zinc in urine   copper def can occur |  | 
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        | honeymoon period   not shown to prevent DM I - just delay onset |  | 
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        | binds to insulin receptor to activate insulin |  | 
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        | Unused glucose is converted to sorbitol by the enzyme |  | Definition 
 
        | aldose reductase   sorbitol can not leave the eye --> eye damage |  | 
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        | What prevents the aldose reductase activity? |  | Definition 
 
        | extra vit C   Bioflavonoids Quercitin bilberries citrus |  | 
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        | glucose mediated damage   diebetic neuropathy diabetic retinopathy   |  | 
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        | improves nerve fiber regeneration and vibration perception   nerve and cardioprotection |  | 
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        | Every diabetic patient should be on this |  | Definition 
 
        | Alpha lipoic acid   NAC - N-acetyl-cysteine |  | 
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        | specialized supplements  (3) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1.  taurine protects KD, eye, prevent oxidative damage   2.  L-carnitine  - fat metabolism   3.  L-carnosine - aid against formation AGE's |  | 
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        | Natural KD protection (4) |  | Definition 
 
        | Ginko biloba - protects andheals KD 2.  Salvia Milt - prot KD 3.  Fish Oils - decreases albuminuria 4.  high dose thiamine/Benfo- prevented diabetic nephropathy |  | 
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        | Natural ACE inhibitors with no adverse effects   natural KD protection |  | 
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        | Billberry has special affinity for |  | Definition 
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        | lower fasting glucose   by increasing free insulin levels |  | 
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        | fiber reduces blood sugar levels |  | 
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        | lowers serum glucose and triglyceerides |  | 
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        | Berstein's diets plus (5) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1.  good multiple - 3 caps BID with food 2.  fish oils - 2-4 caps day or 1 TBS day 3.  DB-7  2-6 caps a day 4.  ALA  300-900mg/day 5.  flavinox by allergy research group |  | 
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        | Feingold specifics for Tx of ADHD |  | Definition 
 
        | 1.  avoid artificial colors 2.  avoid artificial flavoring 3.  avoid all foods that contain natural salicylates 4.  avoid peppers |  | 
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        | what supplement has numerous positive studies using this antioxidant in the TX of ADD/ADHD? |  | Definition 
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        | Autism - has what do to leaky gut |  | Definition 
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        | Autism testing includes (6) |  | Definition 
 
        | 1.  food allergies 2.  Organic acid form urine 3.  heavy metal toxicity 4.  CP X 3 5.  testing for nutritional analysis 6.  Diet Diary |  | 
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        | What should autistic kids avoid   these hit opiod receptors in brainand activate them |  | Definition 
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        | 1.  selenium 2.  NAC 3.  Ainc 4.  avoidanceof copper |  | 
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        | 1.  food allergy test 2.  heavy metals - esp mercury 3.  CP X 3 4.  screen panels for neurologi disease |  | 
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        | The swant diet aims to protect the |  | Definition 
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        | For erectile dysfunction what herbs are used? |  | Definition 
 
        | Yohimbe gingki tibulus maca panax ginseing |  | 
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        | reduces free radicals which cause neuronal damage |  | 
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        | rich in brain major component of nerve cells slowing neuronal age and recovering memory loss     |  | 
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        | once in body breaks down to choline - used to make acetylcholine   part of neuronal cell wall   AKA  lecithin - made from soy   eggs, peanuts, wheat germ, Liver, caulifolower, grape juice, cabbage |  | 
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        | HIV antioxidants    deficiency associated with decreased circulating CD4 cells and increased mortality |  | Definition 
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        | Caprylic acid and Nystatin are effective in the treatment of |  | Definition 
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        | In AIDS patients what is given for wasting and high triglycerides |  | Definition 
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        | A Meyers Cocktail contains |  | Definition 
 
        | Magnesium chloride calcium gluconate hydroxycobalamin pridoxine hydrochloride dexpanthenol B-complex Vitamin C |  | 
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        | In HIV patients Glycyrrhize does? |  | Definition 
 
        | inhibits HIV in vitro   watch BP |  | 
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