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Drugs, supplements & Nutrition (20 categories)

Antibiotics Antioxidants Beta carotene Drugs
Essential fatty acids Folic Acid Food Additives Glucosamine
Herbs Magnesium Selenium Statins
Supplements Vitamin A Vitamin B1 Vitamin B12
Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamins and minerals in general
1.Herbs
Drugs, Supplements & Nutrition/Herbs

A list of herbs and their therapeutic effect.

 

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2.Beta Blockers
Drugs, Supplements & Nutrition/Drugs

Beta blockers help to lower blood pressure by blocking the effects of the adrenal (stress) hormone, epinephrine. They cause the heart to slow down and beat with less force; to some extent the...
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3.Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Drugs, Supplements & Nutrition/Drugs

SSRIs are antidepressant medications that work by affecting neurotransmitters. A neurotransmitter is a chemical produced by the body that enables one neuron (nerve cell) to communicate with...
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4.Statins
Drugs, Supplements & Nutrition/Drugs

Statins are prescribed to lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol is a substance that is produced by the liver. Statins work to inhibit that production by suppressing the enzyme...
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5.Anti Anxiety Medication
Drugs, Supplements & Nutrition/Drugs

The most common class of anti anxiety drugs are benzodiazepines. These include Xanax (alprazolam), Klonopin (clonazepam), Valium (diazepam), and Ativan (lorazepam). These drugs...
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6.Medication and Migraines
Drugs, Supplements & Nutrition/Drugs

Migraine headaches are typically one-sided (although they may be on both sides of the head). Usually the pain is pulsing or throbbing and is worse with activity. Often they are accompanied by...
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7.Tricyclic Antidepressants
Drugs, Supplements & Nutrition/Drugs

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are antidepressant medications that work by affecting neurotransmitters. A neurotransmitter is a chemical produced by the body that enables one neuron (nerve cell...
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8.Vitamin A
Drugs, Supplements & Nutrition/Supplements

Vitamin A is found in high concentrations in animal tissues, especially liver and in fish liver oil. Carotene, the precursor to vitamin A, it is water soluble and is found in carrots, spinach,...
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9.Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Drugs, Supplements & Nutrition/Supplements

Thiamin is water-soluble and acts as a coenzyme participating in converting glucose to energy. It is vulnerable to heat, air and water in cooking. It is found in the germ and bran of grains. It is...
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10.Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Drugs, Supplements & Nutrition/Supplements

Riboflavin is water-soluble. It is stable to heat, oxidation and acid. It disintegrates in the presence of alkali or UV light. Riboflavin is necessary for cell respiration because it works with...
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