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Garrulous

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All of the following are characteristics of the essential fatty acids except:
 a. they must be supplied by the diet.
  b. they are widely distributed in plant and fish oils.
  c. they are saturated fatty acids.
  d. they are readily stored in the adult body.

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Which combinations of foods and drugs enhance the effects of the drugs? Why is this of concern?


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

One example, given in this video, is black pepper that can enhance the effects of allergy medicines. Many allergy medicines may increase blood pressure or increase feelings of nervousness. Black pepper may block the breakdown of the drug in the body or enhance the effects of the drug such that a person experiences a spike in blood pressure or feelings of extreme anxiety. There are other answers as well.


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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Gracias!

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