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PTCE: List of Natural Supplements

By Fatskills Exam Guides Team — the exam nerds behind 28,500+ quizzes and 2.1M practice questions across 500+ global exams.

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Supplement Indication
Alpha-Lipoic Acid For neuropathy; antioxidant
Arnica For inflammation and pain
Ashwagandha Adaptogen; for stress
Black Cohosh For symptoms of menopause
Black Seed For inflammation; for digestive tract conditions
Capsicum For neuropathic pain
Cat’s Claw For an immune stimulant; for viral infections
Chondroitin Sulfate For joint inflammation
Coenzyme Q10 Increases energy; antioxidant
Collagen Peptides For skin elasticity
Cranberry For UTIs; antioxidant
Devil’s Claw For pain and inflammation
Echinacea For immune support
Elderberry For immune support
Evening Primrose For premenstrual syndrome and symptoms of menopause
Fenugreek To stimulate milk production during breastfeeding
Feverfew For inflammation
Flaxseed For hyperlipidemia; for digestive tract conditions
Garlic For conditions related to the heart
Ginger For nausea and motion sickness
Ginkgo biloba For dementia, fatigue
Ginseng For an immune stimulant; for fatigue and inflammation
Glucosamine For inflammation and joint pain
Goldenseal For respiratory tract infections
Guarana Increases energy; contains caffeine
Kava Helps with relaxation and anxiety
Lactobacillus For diarrhea and gut health
Lutein For protection of the eye
Maca To increase libido and energy; for sexual dysfunction
Melatonin Regulates the sleep-wake cycle
Milk Thistle For liver conditions; lowers cholesterol
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) For respiratory conditions; antioxidant
Omega-3 fatty acids For hyperlipidemia
Oscillococcinum For respiratory tract infections; for influenza
Quercetin For inflammation; antioxidant
Resveratrol Antioxidant
S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe) For depression
Saw Palmetto For BPH
Senna For constipation
St. John’s Wort For depression
Tea Tree Oil For inflammation; antiseptic
Turmeric For inflammation; for indigestion
Valerian For insomnia
Yohimbe For sexual dysfunction; for athletic performance


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