PHAR 460 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Safflower, International Union Of Radio Science, Caffeine
10 Dec 2016
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Weight loss nhps: discuss the evidence supporting the use of nhps in the management of weight loss, specifically for: Pyruvate: discuss the safety (ci,di, precautions) of the selected products, do not need to know about moa for these products. Bulk-forming (fibre, guar gum, psyllium seed, glucomannan: diuretics. Dandelion root, alfalfa leaves, uva ursi leaves: thermogenic agents. Ephedra, bitter orange , caffeine/ guarana/ green tea extract: digestion inhibitors. White kidney beans, blond psyllium, chitosan, glucomannan, guar gum, inulin: other. Aloe vera leaf, cascara sagrada bark, rhubarb root, senna leaf and root (used in teas) Alder buckthorn, european buckthorn, castor oil, psyllium husks, licorice root, flax seed, guar gum. Increase bowel movements and creates a feeling of fullness also promotes fecal evacuation. Dependency, can alter adme of other drugs, excessive use = hypokalemia = death, possible interactions. Do not recommend irritant laxatives for more than 1-2 weeks. Buchu leaf, alfalfa leaves, uva ursi leaves, juniper berries, dandelion, parsley, elder flower, yarrow flower.
