Chromium Picolinate
Uses
Chromium Picolinate is used an alternative therapy or as a nutritional supplement.
How it Works
Chromium picolinate works together with insulin produced by the pancreas to metabolize carbohydrates. Chromium picolinate is used in alternative medicine to treat chromium deficiency, as an aid to controlling blood sugar in people with diabetes or prediabetes, to lower cholesterol, and as a weight-loss supplement.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Chromium Picolinate may suffer from such side effects;
Headache,
Sleep problems (insomnia),
Mood changes,
Rashes,
Thinking problems,
Trouble concentrating
Pyridoxine(Vitamin B6)
Uses
Pyridoxine(Vitamin B6) is taken as a dietary supplement.
How it Works
Pyridoxine is also known as vitamin B6. Vitamins are required in small quantities to help bodies grow, develop, and function properly. Although most people receive sufficient amounts of pyridoxine from the food they eat like good natural sources are fish, meat and potatoes, pyridoxine deficiency can sometimes occur in people who have a condition which interferes with the way food is absorbed. Therefore Pyridoxine helps to overcome this deficiency.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Pyridoxine may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Stomach pain,
Loss of appetite,
Headache,
Tingling,
Sleepiness
Folic Acid
Uses
Folic Acid is used in the treatment of folic acid deficiency and to prevent anemia.
How it Works
Folic acid is a type of vitamin B. Folic acid helps the body produce and maintain new cells. Folic acid is also necessary for the normal production and maturation of red blood cells.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Folic acid may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Abdominal distension,
Rash,
Itching,
Decreased appetite,
Flatulence
alpha lipoic acid
Uses
Alpha lipoic acid is an antioxidant that works as a nutritional supplement for the treatment of nutrition deficiency.
How it Works
Alpha lipoic acid works as a potent antioxidant in the body, which is a substance that protects against cell damage by neutralizing the free radicals or waste products formed in the body during energy production such as reactive oxygen and nitrogen species.Alpha lipoic acid also initiates natural antioxidant processes in the body. Alpha lipoic acid helps to maintain the levels of Vitamin E and Vitamin C in the body.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Alpha lipoic acid can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Allergic reaction,
Diarrhoea,
Abdominal pain,
Vertigo,
Vomiting.
Selenium
Uses
Selenium is known as a nutritional supplement, Selenium is used in the treatment of Selenium nutritional deficiency.
How it Works
Selenium is used to treat or prevent selenium nutritional deficiency. Selenium is not produced in the body, but Selenium is needed for proper thyroid and immune system function in the body.Selenium has also been used in alternative medicine as an aid to treat Hashimoto's thyroiditis which is an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid, and also to treat high cholesterol.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Terbinafine can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Nervous system disorder,
Fatigue,
Garlic breath odor,
Irritation,
Rash,
Hair loss,
Nail disorder.
Magnesium
Uses
Magnesium is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.
How it Works
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium provides essential nutrients for the body. Magnesium is important for many systems in the body especially the muscles and nerves.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Magnesium include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Acute toxicity,
Watery diarrhoea,
Decreased blood pressure,
Rash,
Stomach upset,
Flushing,
Gastrointestinal discomfort,
Vomiting
Cyanocobalamin
Uses
Cyanocobalamin is used in the treatment of Nutritional deficiencies, specifically vitamin B12 deficiency in people with pernicious anemia and other conditions.
How it Works
Cyanocobalamin provides essential nutrients. Cyanocobalamin is a man-made form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is important for growth, cell reproduction, blood formation, and protein and tissue synthesis.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Cyanocobalamin　may suffer from such side effects;
Bronchospasm,
Hypersensitivity reaction,
Shivering,
Shortness of breath,
Urticaria
Manganese
Uses
Manganese is used as a nutritional supplement in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.
How it Works
Manganese provides essential nutrients for patients suffering with certain nutritional deficiencies
Common Side effects
Patients who take Manganese may suffer from such side effects;
Extra pyramidal symptom,
Increased magnesium level in blood,
Cholestatic jaundice,
Impaired biliary secretion
Zinc
Uses
Zinc is used as a nutritional supplement in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies
How it Works
Zinc provides essential nutrients for patients suffering with certain nutritional deficiencies
Eicosapentaenoic acid
Uses
Eicosapentaenoic acid is used for the treatment of High blood pressure, Eye diseases, Heart disease, Mental disorder, Diabetes and Depression. Eicosapentaenoic acid is also used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies
How it Works
Eicosapentaenoic acid works by Protecting normal mitochondrial function and reducing excitotoxicity.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Eicosapentaenoic acid may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Constipation,
Gastrointestinal discomfort,
Belching,
Vomiting,
Diarrhoea
