Herbs and DS for Mens Health

What are the uses of saw palmetto (serenoa repens)

Can be used to reduced BPH in men

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) was standardized to

85% fatty acids

What does "85% fatty acid" mean?

Means that it is more likely to be a liquid than a solid

Dosage for saw palmetto is

320 mg soft capsule

Are saw palmetto teas recommended?

No, because water extraction (not fatty acid) does not adequately extract fat-soluble active constituents

Prunus africana (Pygeum africanum) was standardized to?

13% sterols

Which means what about its form

It is more likely to be a powder in a 2-piece capsule or tablet

Prunus africana may need to be used for _____ to see effect

3 months

Prunus africana has no

DDIs!

What is important about pygeum bark extract when compared to pygeum

Bark extract does not have the same amount of sterols

What is the primary mechanism of action (MOA) of stinging nettles and SHBG.

The primary mechanism of action (MOA) of stinging nettles concerning Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) is believed to involve the displacement of testosterone from SHBG

Dosing range of stining nettles?

600-1200 mg/D

What is different about stiinging nettles when compared to others?

Stining nettles may actually reduce the prostate size

What is a chemoprotective product?

The use of natural and/or synthetic agents to prevent, slow or reverse the process of carcinogenesis.

Cancer patients on chemotherapy should take supplements? True or False

False! No supplements!

What is the primary function of Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) in green tea?

pigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) in green tea primarily functions as an antioxidant, contributing to the potential health benefits associated with green tea consumption

What is the primary mechanism of action (MOA) of green tea in promoting health benefits?

The primary mechanism of action (MOA) of green tea in promoting health benefits is through its antioxidant activity, which can help modulate cellular processes

What are drug interactions with green tea?

None!

A little bit of everything every day is better than a lot verses a day. What does that mean

Means that 8mg of green tea will be no better than 4mg of green tea

What is the most abundant chemical in tumeric?

Curcumin

What is the primary mechanism of action (MOA) of curcumin, the active compound in turmeric?

The primary mechanism of action (MOA) of curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, involves the modulation of inflammatory pathways. Curcumin is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to interact with various molecular targets involved in the inflammatory response

What is the potential problem of combining curcumin with piperine?

The potential problem of combining curcumin with piperine is the increased absorption of curcumin in the digestive system. Piperine, a compound found in black pepper, is believed to enhance the bioavailability of curcumin, making it more absorbed by the body which can cause DIs

Curcumin has many!

DDIs! when compared to green tea

______ of African Americans are deficient in vitamin D

30-50$

What is the recommended daily intake of vitamin D for adults?

1000 IU (International Units) or greater than 30 ng/mL

100 IU of Vitamin D raises vitamin D by

1 ng/mL