TERM 1
Fish Oil Uses, Side effects,
RDA
DEFINITION 1
Uses: Hypertriglyceridemia, secondary CVD prevention,
Rheumatoid arthritisSide Effects: Increased risk of bleeding,
Nausea, loose stools, belching, increase in LDL, possible
Prostate Cancer riskRDA: 1-6g
TERM 2
omega-3- fatty
acids
DEFINITION 2
Aka Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)AKA Dicosahexaenoic acid
(DHA)AKA alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)DHA and EPA: 0.3-0.5g in
addition to the two meals with fish per weekflax seed
contains ALA
TERM 3
Red Yeast Rice
DEFINITION 3
using excess causes severe muscle painRDA: 1200mg BID w/
foodPregnancy category X (AVOID)Contains monacolin K
(found in lovastatin)
TERM 4
Coenzyme Q10
DEFINITION 4
Uses: Hypertension, parkinson's disease, adjunct to statin
therapy, migraine, CHF-may antagonize warfarin so INR
should be checked frequently checked
TERM 5
Grape Seed
DEFINITION 5
uses: Chronic venous insufficiencymay increase bleeding
(D/C 2 weeks prior to surgery)
