Cardiovascular Nutraceuticals and Endothelial
Function: A4M Questions with Correct
Answers
Which nutraceutical has the greatest average blood pressure reduction according to the
A4M tables?
Coenzyme Q10
Which supplement most closely mimics an ACE inhibitor?
Garlic
Which supplement has both ACE inhibitor and calcium channel blocker activity?
Garlic
Which supplement improves endothelial function by increasing eNOS while also
inhibiting ACE?
Pycnogenol
Which supplement is especially beneficial for hypertensive patients with metabolic
syndrome because it improves insulin sensitivity?
Alpha-lipoic acid
Which supplement functions primarily by increasing intracellular glutathione?
N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
Which amino acid serves as the substrate for endothelial nitric oxide production?
L-Arginine
Which amino acid often raises arginine levels more effectively than oral arginine itself?
, L-Citrulline
A patient has endothelial dysfunction despite normal cholesterol levels. Which
physiologic abnormality should be targeted first?
Reduced nitric oxide bioavailability
Which is considered the earliest abnormality in the development of atherosclerosis?
Endothelial dysfunction
Which inflammatory biomarker is commonly followed to assess vascular inflammation?
hs-CRP
Which vascular process precedes plaque formation?
Endothelial dysfunction
Which nutrient improves endothelial nitric oxide production by lowering ADMA?
Vitamin C
Which nutrient suppresses renin production and downregulates the RAAS?
Vitamin D
Which supplement decreases sympathetic nervous system activity while improving
endothelial function?
Taurine
Which mineral acts as a natural calcium channel blocker?
Magnesium
Function: A4M Questions with Correct
Answers
Which nutraceutical has the greatest average blood pressure reduction according to the
A4M tables?
Coenzyme Q10
Which supplement most closely mimics an ACE inhibitor?
Garlic
Which supplement has both ACE inhibitor and calcium channel blocker activity?
Garlic
Which supplement improves endothelial function by increasing eNOS while also
inhibiting ACE?
Pycnogenol
Which supplement is especially beneficial for hypertensive patients with metabolic
syndrome because it improves insulin sensitivity?
Alpha-lipoic acid
Which supplement functions primarily by increasing intracellular glutathione?
N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
Which amino acid serves as the substrate for endothelial nitric oxide production?
L-Arginine
Which amino acid often raises arginine levels more effectively than oral arginine itself?
, L-Citrulline
A patient has endothelial dysfunction despite normal cholesterol levels. Which
physiologic abnormality should be targeted first?
Reduced nitric oxide bioavailability
Which is considered the earliest abnormality in the development of atherosclerosis?
Endothelial dysfunction
Which inflammatory biomarker is commonly followed to assess vascular inflammation?
hs-CRP
Which vascular process precedes plaque formation?
Endothelial dysfunction
Which nutrient improves endothelial nitric oxide production by lowering ADMA?
Vitamin C
Which nutrient suppresses renin production and downregulates the RAAS?
Vitamin D
Which supplement decreases sympathetic nervous system activity while improving
endothelial function?
Taurine
Which mineral acts as a natural calcium channel blocker?
Magnesium
