NAPLEX - Natural Medicine
Drug Interactions, Bleeding Risk, Cardiotoxicity, Hepatotoxicity - ANS Risks with natural
products are usually dose-dependent, and (4) areas of particular concern for supplements are:
600, 400 - ANS Folic acid _____ mcg DFE = ____ mcg of folic acid daily
- RDA for women in child-bearing years and pregnancy
CYP Inducer, Serotonergic, Photosensitivity, Lower Seizure Threshold - ANS St John's Wort
has (4) important drug interactions to be aware of
Garlic/Ginger/Ginkgo/Ginseng/Glucosamine, Fish Oil, Vitamin E, Dong Quai, Willow Bark - ANS
Supplements that increase bleeding risk include (5)
Black Cohosh, Chaparral, Comfrey, Kava, Green Tea - ANS Supplements with risk of liver
toxicity include (5)
Ephedra, Bitter Orange, DMAA, Licorice, Yohimbe - ANS Supplements with risk of cardiac
toxicity include (5)
Valerian, Passionflower, Kava, Chamomile, St John's Wort - ANS (Commonly Used
Supplements)
ANXIETY
(5)
+ 5-hydroxytryptophan
L Lysine - ANS (Commonly Used Supplements)
COLD SORES
(1)
Omega 3s - ANS (Commonly Used Supplements)
ADHD
(1)
, Echinacea, Zinc, Vitamin C - ANS (Commonly Used Supplements)
COLD AND FLU
(3)
+ Probiotics
Ginkgo, Vitamin E - ANS (Commonly Used Supplements)
DEMENTIA/MEMORY
(2)
+ Vitamin D
+ Acetyl-L-Carnitine
+ Vinpocetine
St Johns Wort, SAMe, Valerian - ANS (Commonly Used Supplements)
DEPRESSION
(3)
+ 5-HTP
Alpha Lipoic Acid, Cinnamon, Chromium - ANS (Commonly Used Supplements)
DIABETES
(3)
+ Bitter melon
+ Ginseng
Red Yeast Rice, Garlic, Omega 3s, Plant Sterols, Fiber - ANS (Commonly Used Supplements)
DYSLIPIDEMIA
(5)
+ Artichoke extract
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