AK AK Nutrition, Supplementation & Biochemical Evaluation 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the AK approach to evaluating hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Testing indicator muscles before and after the patient consumes a small amount of sugar to observe strength changes

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Drawing fasting blood glucose and comparing to post-meal levels

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Applying glucose gel to the skin and retesting all muscles

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Measuring urine ketone levels in the office

Question 2

The muscle-organ link for the infraspinatus muscle in AK is associated with which organ?

Accepted Answer

Thymus

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Pancreas

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Spleen

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Gallbladder

Question 3

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) supplementation is indicated in AK when:

Accepted Answer

Pectoralis major clavicular tests weak and improves after a HCl challenge

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The patient reports heartburn that worsens with antacids

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Urinary pH is above 7.0 on repeat testing

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Serum gastrin levels are elevated above normal range

Question 4

In AK, 'geopathic stress' or environmental toxin challenges are assessed by:

Accepted Answer

Having the patient hold a sample of the suspected substance and retesting indicator muscles

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Running standard blood toxicology panels before muscle testing

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Applying topical chelating agents and observing skin reactions

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Placing the patient on a detox protocol for 2 weeks before evaluation

Question 5

Which nutritional factor is most commonly tested in AK when the anterior deltoid muscle tests bilaterally weak?

Accepted Answer

Lung-associated nutrients such as vitamin C and bioflavonoids

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B-complex vitamins for nerve conduction

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Magnesium for muscle relaxation

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Omega-3 fatty acids for joint lubrication

Question 6

In AK practice, the 'nutritional triad' concept refers to:

Accepted Answer

The interaction between structural alignment, biochemical nutrition, and mental-emotional factors in restoring muscle function

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The three macronutrients (protein, fat, carbohydrate) that must be balanced for optimal muscle testing

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A three-supplement protocol used to correct the most common AK deficiencies

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Testing three different nutrient challenges sequentially for the same weak muscle