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1
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t/f natural is safe / better

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false, most toxic substances occur naturally

2
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t/f long term use is not proof that it works or that it’s safe

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true, traditional medical systems did not have scientific methods

3
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t/f megadosing antioxidants like vitamin c, beta carotene, and vitamin e are ok

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false!! large doses of vitamins/ minerals are toxic

vit c can interfere with body’s ability to absorb copper
phosphorus can inhibit ca absorption

4
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expected to satisfy needs of 50% of people in that age group based on rrl

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estimated average requirements

5
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the daily dietary intake levels of a nutrient considered sufficient by f&n board to met reqs of most people

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recommended dietary allowance (computed from ear)

6
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where no rda has been established, but amount established is somewhat less firmly believed to be adequate

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adequate intake

7
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to caution against excessive intake of nutrients that can be harmful in large amounts

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tolerable upper intake levels

highest level of daily consumption with no side effects

8
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vitamin c toxicity

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  • > 2000 mg/day
  • well tolerated unless not absorbed or degraded into oxalate
  • oxalate nephrolithiasis
  • higher risk if iv form
9
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vitamin a toxicity

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  • does not lower cancer risk
  • long term use causes inc risk for lung ca in high risk individuals
  • hepatotoxicity
    (>600kU)
  • toxicity is associated with idiopathic intracranial hpn
  • skin manifestations: xerosis, pruritus, erythema, skin hyperfragility, desquamation
10
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vitamin e toxicity

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  • antioxidant but at megadoses
  • no prooxidant effects on ldl
  • production of a-tocopheroxyl radicals
  • antagonizes effects of vit k (>1000 IU/d) = bleeding
11
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vitamin d and k toxicity

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d: hypercalcemia
k: interfere with coumarin based anticoagulation (warfarin)

12
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toxicity of vit b6, b3, b1

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b6: neurotoxicity
(b1, b6, b12 protect nerves)

b3: hepatotoxicity
b1: lethargy and ataxia

13
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zinc toxicity

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  • gastric erosions
  • low hdl levels
  • impaired cellular immunity (but helps when normal levels)
14
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iodine toxicity

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  • hypothyroidism (wolff-chaikoff effect)
15
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t/f it can’t hurt to take supplements with regular medicines

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false, it can block or speed up absorption of drugs

16
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t/f the fda wouldn’t let them make it if it wasn’t true

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false, safety is up to the manufacturer

17
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fda regulations

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  • all prescription and non prescription drugs are regulated
  • dietary supplements are like special foods (no strict safety)
  • drugs are unsafe until proven safe
  • dietary supplements are considered safe until proven unsafe
18
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problems with supplements

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  • tainted with germs, pesticides, or toxic heavy chemicals
  • do not contain what is listed
  • contain different amount than listed
  • have ingredients that are not listed
19
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t/f people in chemo may be at higher risk for drug interactions if they take dieteary supplements

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true

20
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grapefruit juice and st john’s wort

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grapefruit juice: enzyme inhibitor = accumulates drugs

st john’s wort: enzyme inducer = faster clearance of chemo drugs

21
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t/f patients using antioxidants (vit a c e, carotenoids, coq10) were 41% more likely to have recurrence if they use before and during chemo

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true

22
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herbs that can increase risk of bleeding

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dang gui and botanicals

- should not use these herbs at least 2 weeks prior

23
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herbs that interfere with hormone therapy

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red clover and soy = mildly estrogenic and can stimulate hormone sensitive cancers (tamoxifen)

24
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immunosupp and immunostim herbs

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immunosupp: st john’s wort
immunostim: astragalus

25
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what is turmeric

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  • to improve circulation and digestion
  • marketed for arthritis and cancer prevention
  • active constituent: curcumin
  • helps relieve adverse effects due to ca treatments
26
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consensus on turmeric

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  • safe but antioxidant = can decrease side effects of chemo
  • interfere with cyp450
  • antiplatelet activity = bleeding, thrombocytopenia
27
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what is green tea

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  • prevent hyperlipiedmia, hypertensioin, atherosclerosis, and cancer
  • active constituent: epigallocatechin 3 gallate: chemopreventive and can reduce myelodysplastic syndromes
28
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negative effects of green tea

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  • can negate the therapeutic effect of bortezomib
  • increases risk of toxicity when used with tamoxifen and irinotecan
  • elevated risk of hepatotoxicity
  • interfere with cyp450
29
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what is ginger

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  • for common cold, headache, fever, gi and inflammatory disorders
  • reduce nausea and vomiting
30
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side effects of ginger

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  • for patients on warfarin, elevates risk of bleeding

- discontinue before op due to bleeding

31
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what is ashwagandha

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  • relieve stress, anxiety, and fatigue
  • treat osteoarthritis and skin diseases
  • rejuvenate and improve endurance
  • active constituent: withanolides
32
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drug interactions of ashwagandha

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  • potentiates sedative effects of triazolam
  • has antioxidant and antiplatelet properties
  • can alter cyp450 hepatic enzymes
33
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what is reishi mushroom

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  • strengthen body, increase vitality, treat insomnia
  • enhance immune response in late ca
  • remission of hepatocellular ca
34
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drug interactions of reishi mushroom

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  • antiplatelet effects = bleeding
  • antioxidant property
  • alter immune response
  • inhibit cyp450 = increase toxicity
35
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what is boston c

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bullshit

36
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what is deer placenta

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  • boost immune system
  • regenerate and repair damaged tissues
  • wakes dormant cells

UNAPPROVED AND MISLEADING!!

37
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what is moringa oleifera

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  • promotes natural serum cholesterol
  • anti-inflammatory
  • fights many types of cancers

NO PROOF THAT MORINGA CAN FIGHT MANY TYPES OF CANCERS, GENOTOXIC

38
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what is laetrile (amygdalin or vitamin b17)

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  • contains cyanide

- promoted to be alternative to cancer treatment

39
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what is noni juice

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  • hepatotoxic, hyperkalemia

- should be avoided with chemo and radio

40
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what is active hexose correlated compound

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  • shiitake mushrooms
  • improves immune function
  • can reduce the side effects of chemo (induces cyp450 2d6 = decrease activity of drugs)
41
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what is spirulina

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  • modulate immune functiong and exhibit anti-inflammatory properties
42
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what are transfer factors

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  • proteins with many molecules
  • antigen specific activity
  • can have immunomodulating capabilities
  • not enough evidence
43
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what are probiotics

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  • daily use can protect from severe radio/chemo effects

- lower chance of responding to checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy

44
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what is medical cannabis

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  • thc = mental state
  • cbd = no high but sleepy, diarrhea, liver function
  • epidiolex for seizures for two rare and severe forms of epilepsy (lennox gestaut syndrome or dravet syndrome)