NTA NTA Supplementation & Herbal Medicine

Question 1

Which form of magnesium supplement is most bioavailable and least likely to cause digestive upset?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium glycinate

Answer

Magnesium oxide

Answer

Magnesium sulfate

Answer

Magnesium carbonate

Question 2

What is the primary therapeutic use of adaptogenic herbs such as ashwagandha in nutritional therapy?

Accepted Answer

Supporting the body's resilience to physical and psychological stress via HPA axis modulation

Answer

Stimulating the immune system to fight acute infections

Answer

Directly lowering blood pressure through vasodilation

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Increasing digestive enzyme secretion in the stomach

Question 3

Which supplement is commonly recommended to support gut lining integrity, especially in cases of leaky gut?

Accepted Answer

Both B and C are correct

Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

L-glutamine

Answer

Zinc carnosine

Question 4

What is the recommended daily adequate intake of vitamin D3 for most adults according to functional medicine standards?

Accepted Answer

2,000–5,000 IU/day (based on blood levels)

Answer

200–400 IU/day

Answer

600–800 IU/day

Answer

10,000–15,000 IU/day regardless of serum levels

Question 5

Which herbal remedy is most commonly used in nutritional therapy to support liver detoxification?

Accepted Answer

Milk thistle (silymarin)

Answer

Echinacea

Answer

Valerian root

Answer

St. John's Wort

Question 6

Why is it important for a nutritional therapy practitioner to consider drug-nutrient interactions when recommending supplements?

Accepted Answer

Some supplements can alter drug metabolism, absorption, or efficacy, causing adverse effects

Answer

Supplements always enhance the effectiveness of pharmaceutical drugs

Answer

Drug-nutrient interactions are only relevant for fat-soluble vitamins

Answer

Supplements have no pharmacological activity and cannot interact with medications