Supplement, Drug Interaction Effects

Supplement Tip: Nutritional supplements are relatively benign in terms of the risk they pose to your health. Recent studies have estimated pharmaceutical drugs were 62,000 times more likely to kill you than a supplement. However, the above image demonstrates why it is important to consult with medical practitioners before adding a ‘harmless’ supplement to your daily pillbox.

For most people, the above image will have little impact, and supplements will continue to be an outstanding way of sourcing the missing elements to your diet. However, if you are taking prescription medication, I urge you to consult the table closely to determine whether the nutritional supplements you’re taking pose any risk to you with regard to supplement-drug interactions.

Reference:

Tsai HH, Lin HW, Simon Pickard A, Tsai HY, Mahady GB. (2012). Evaluation of documented drug interactions and contraindications associated with herbs and dietary supplements: a systematic literature review. Int J Clin Pract, 66(11), 1056-1078.

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