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Shweta Mahankar Paper-3 (Fmsc2324002) Final PDF
Shweta Mahankar Paper-3 (Fmsc2324002) Final PDF
Interactions of nutraceuticals
Shweta Mahankar
FMSC2324002
Sem II Paper 3
Unit-Dietetics 1
INTRODUCTION ON
NUTRACEUTICALS
Safety data from animal studies after single-dose treatment with various
nutraceuticals show LD50 values and safe doses.
Long-term usage may reveal additional adverse effects beyond those observed
in single-dose treatments. Continued monitoring and research are necessary.
Adverse effects of Nutraceuticals
Hormonal
Toxicity
imbalance
What is Melatonin?
1. Melatonin is one kind of Nutraceuticals
2. Melatonin supplements promote
Safety for short-term use
What are side effect of melatonin?
Headache, sleepiness, dizziness, and nausea
Melatonin is helpful for short term period
Dosage – 30 mg – Harmful
Who should avoid taking?
Pregnant lady, small children
Sedative Effects Blood Pressure
Can interact with other substances like alcohol, Melatonin can interact with blood pressure
benzodiazepines, or opioids, potentially medications like calcium channel blockers and
increasing the risk of excessive sedation or beta-blockers, potentially lowering blood
respiratory depression. pressure further when combined.
Interaction of
Melatonin
Diabetics
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Melatonin may interact with diabetes
medications due to its potential effects on
Melatonin supplements are not recommended blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity.
for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding due Individuals with diabetes should closely
to insufficient safety data monitor their blood sugar levels when using
melatonin.
Creatine Adverse effect
What is Creatine ?
Creatine is a Classified as nutraceuticals.
Improve health, prevent diseases, or support specific bodily functions.
Adverse effect of creatine ? Creatine is safe?
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