CNM EXAM. Year 1, semester 2024 (Orthomolecular compounds and medicinal mushrooms) Questions And Correct Answers
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CNM EXAM. Year 1, semester 2024
(Orthomolecular compounds and medicinal
mushrooms) Questions And Correct Answers
Who coined the term of the orthomolecular and in which year? - answerLinus Pauling, 1960s
What does orthomolecular mean - answerThe right molecules in the right amounts. (Fun fact
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CNM EXAM. Year 1, semester 2024
(Orthomolecular compounds and medicinal
mushrooms) Questions And Correct Answers
Who coined the term of the orthomolecular and in which year? - answer✔Linus Pauling, 1960s
What does orthomolecular mean - answer✔The right molecules in the right amounts. (Fun fact
another name is " megavitamin therapy" as its proponents typically use much larger doses than
indicated by RDAs)
What am I? A fat soluble compound, synthesised in the body and also consumed in the diet. I am
required for mitochondrial energy synthesis and functions as an antioxidant in cell membranes
and lipoproteins - answer✔Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone / CoQ10)
Approximately 14% to 32% of coQ10 is lost during frying vegetables and eggs. TRUE or
FALSE - answer✔True. (Did you know: coq10 levels have been found to decline gradually with
the age, starting at about 20 years)
Name three therapeutic uses for coenzyme Q10 - answer✔Ageing, cardiovascular disease,
congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, angina, hypertension, vascular endothelial
function, gum disease, Parkinson's disease and athletic performance.
What does ALA stand for and what is it - answer✔Alpha Lipoic Acid.
It is a naturally occurring compound which is synthesised by plants and animals including
humans. It is essential coenzyme for the production and breakdown of energy in the
mitochondria. It has antioxidant and metal (iron & copper) chelating properties.
Explain the solubility of ALPHA LIPOIC ACID - answer✔It is both water and fat soluble
Explain the difference between Exogenous ALA (from outside the body) and Endogenous ALA
(produced within our bodies) - answer✔• Exogenesis has antioxidant activity
• Endogenesis produces energy (ATP)
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