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Mechanism of action of curcumin Curcumin is an inhibitor of phosphorylase kinase.
Supplement whose mechanism It decreases tau phosphorylation; reduces COX-2
includes decreasing tau expression; inhibits NF-kB.
phosphorylation and reducing
COX-2 expression.
Stimulates neutrophils and Olive leaf extract
macrophages to kill microorganism.
Nontoxic and does not cause
microbial resistance. Useful for
treatment of intracellular organisms.
Rate of secretion of PSA from 0.07 ng / mL
prostate / day?
Mineral responsible for increasing Sodium
renal intra-glomerular pressure and
decreasing arterial compliance
How much does potassium Supplementing potassium 60-120 mEG day may
decrease BP? decrease SBP / DBP by 4/2.5 mm HG
, Actions of Magnesium on BP: are - Acts as a calcium channel blocker
- Regulates insulin sensitivity
- Regulates pH
- Increases arterial compliance via endothelial
vasodilatation
T or F: omega-6 fatty acids False (although may indirectly affect BP through
decrease blood pressure effects on saturated fatty acids)
Recommended intake of calcium to > 800 mg / day may reduce incidence of HTN
reduce HTN
T or F: soy protein decreases blood True; recommended in fermented form; 30-40
pressure and increases arterial gm / day for hypertensive individuals
compliance
T or F: omega-9 fatty acids found in True
olive oil have beneficial effects on
both blood pressure and
cholesterol
Effects of garlic on HTN garlic acts as a natural ACE-I, CCB and increases
arterial compliance via increase of NO
production
T or F: The gamma isomer of Vitamin True
E is more potent than the alpha
isomer in lipid lowering effects
Most potent B vitamin; lowers Vitamin B6. Increases bioavailability of coA and
blood pressure via multiple decreases cholesterol synthesis. Also reduces
mechanisms oxLDL. Increases HDL, reduces LDL and
triglycerides.
T or F: There is strong evidence for False
Guggul in treatment of cholesterol
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Terms in this set (305)
Mechanism of action of curcumin Curcumin is an inhibitor of phosphorylase kinase.
Supplement whose mechanism It decreases tau phosphorylation; reduces COX-2
includes decreasing tau expression; inhibits NF-kB.
phosphorylation and reducing
COX-2 expression.
Stimulates neutrophils and Olive leaf extract
macrophages to kill microorganism.
Nontoxic and does not cause
microbial resistance. Useful for
treatment of intracellular organisms.
Rate of secretion of PSA from 0.07 ng / mL
prostate / day?
Mineral responsible for increasing Sodium
renal intra-glomerular pressure and
decreasing arterial compliance
How much does potassium Supplementing potassium 60-120 mEG day may
decrease BP? decrease SBP / DBP by 4/2.5 mm HG
, Actions of Magnesium on BP: are - Acts as a calcium channel blocker
- Regulates insulin sensitivity
- Regulates pH
- Increases arterial compliance via endothelial
vasodilatation
T or F: omega-6 fatty acids False (although may indirectly affect BP through
decrease blood pressure effects on saturated fatty acids)
Recommended intake of calcium to > 800 mg / day may reduce incidence of HTN
reduce HTN
T or F: soy protein decreases blood True; recommended in fermented form; 30-40
pressure and increases arterial gm / day for hypertensive individuals
compliance
T or F: omega-9 fatty acids found in True
olive oil have beneficial effects on
both blood pressure and
cholesterol
Effects of garlic on HTN garlic acts as a natural ACE-I, CCB and increases
arterial compliance via increase of NO
production
T or F: The gamma isomer of Vitamin True
E is more potent than the alpha
isomer in lipid lowering effects
Most potent B vitamin; lowers Vitamin B6. Increases bioavailability of coA and
blood pressure via multiple decreases cholesterol synthesis. Also reduces
mechanisms oxLDL. Increases HDL, reduces LDL and
triglycerides.
T or F: There is strong evidence for False
Guggul in treatment of cholesterol
