Dietary and Herbal Supplements - Herbal supplements and drug interactions
3 important questions on Dietary and Herbal Supplements - Herbal supplements and drug interactions
Name at least 5 common herbal supplements that can cause drug interactions
- Flaxseed
- Green tea
- Garlic
- Gingseng
- Gingko
- Licorice root
- Kava
- Echinacea
- St. John's wort
What are the most used 2 herbal supplement trends and what do they contain?
- popular with --> vegetarians as meat substitute
- many 'uses' --> not supported by research
- contains isoflavones --> similar to female hormones
2. Marijuana
- contains --> phytocannabinoids
- active chemical = THC
- caution extended time: permanent impairments: neural functions
- medical: chemo/radiation: nausea, seizures, mental illness
- CBD oil (cannabidiol) = no THC: to treat: epilepsy, etc
What advice do we give regarding to herbal supplements in the special patient groups?
- pregnant + lactating women
- children
- people with chronic diseases
- people taking any medication
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