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Question:
Probiotic Side effects
Answer:
· Flatulence, bloating are most common.
· Blood infection with lactobacilli and fungi have been reported after yogurt
ingestion, but only if patient was severely ill, or immunocompromised
patient taking broad-spectrum antibiotics.
· Contraindicated for patients who have central lines.
Question:
Resveratrol Sources
Answer:
· Found in skin of grapes, red wine (low), purple grape juice, blueberries,
cranberries, and peanuts.
, Question:
Resveratrol MOA
Answer:
· Results from direct interaction with sirtuin enzymes.
· Inhibits phosphodiesterase (PDE) causing an increase in levels of cyclic
adenosine monophosphate (AMP) and activation of AMP-dependent kinase.
· PDEs play role in chronic conditions (heart disease, diabetes, COPD) and
PDE inhibitors are proving to have role in managing this.
Question:
Role of Marketing
Answer:
· DSHEA regulates dietary supplements and classifies supplements as food,
bot drugs. Makes them exempt from FDA's pre-market safety and efficacy
evaluations.
· Allows sale of these supplements without proving safety or effectiveness,
with responsibility placed o manufacturers to ensure their product is safe
and legal.