Neutraceuticals

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• Nutritional Medicine Orthomolecular Medicine

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• Pathophysiology: Low estrogen  production Leading to, fatigue, hot flashes, night sweats, memory lapses, difficulty concentrating, joint pain, loss of libido. Mechanism: Compete with Estradiol E2 and bind to ER-rich cells. Alter receptors of receptros for progesterone, oxytocin and testosterone.

1. Breast Cancer

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   • Depends on age. Cancer will proliferate in presence of oestrogen. Treatment is usage of selective oestrogen receptors modulator. Less likely to develop breast cancer after ingesting phytoestrogens

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• Effective for depression, CV diseases,  # tyoes: ALA (alpha linolenic acid) EPA:(eicosapentaenoic acid) DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid): Predominantly in brain.

1. Omega 3 vs Omega 6

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   • omega 3 is more anti-inflammatory while omega 6 are pro inflammatory. Diets have high n6: n3 enhances both depression and inflammatory disease' However needs time to work, 6 - 12 weeks

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• B3: Needed it for DNA repair, oxidative phosphorilation

1. Diseases

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   • Malabsorption syndromes: I.e bacterial overgrowth. Increased loss or turnover: Age