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Naturopathic Medicine Explores
Dietary Supplements
Longevity Medical Health Center Offers Tips for Supplement Use
What are Dietary Supplements?
►Any product that supplements health
►Has one or more herb, vitamin, mineral, or other ingredient designed for dietary support
►Comes in liquid, pill, tablet, or other medication form
► Labeled exclusively as dietary supplements
►Available as herbal supplements or vitamin supplements, or a combination
See a Naturopathic Doctor First
►Never take supplements without doctor approval
►Even though health supplements are natural, they aren’t always right for the individual
►They can interact with some health conditions and chemical substances (other medications)
►Get a whole picture of your state of health to determine the best supplement options
Benefits of Dietary Supplements Improved immune function
Improved vitamin and mineral levels
Naturopathic health support
Increased overall health and wellbeing Safeguards against potential health threats
Increases deficiencies found in the body
Who Benefits Most from Naturopathic Supplements?
Pregnant women or those trying to conceive
Children and teens (irregular eating habits)
Senior citizens
Vegans, vegetarians, or other specialty diets
People with eating disorders or dietary conditions
People with unbalanced diet
Safety with Naturopathic Medicine
® Ask yourself if you need the supplements first
® Get the facts about any substance you consider taking
® Find out about drug interactions, potential risks, and other issues
® Remember that supplements are NOT FDA-regulated so there is no guarantee that every supplement is effective or safe® Often called homeopathic instead of herbal
Known Interactions with Naturopathic Supplements Calcium: heart medicine, diuretics, and some
antacids Vitamin K: blood thinners Ginseng:
MAOIs (anti-depressants) and anticoagulants, NSAIDs
Echinacea: changes how the body breaks down medications
These are just a few common interactions to keep in mind, and to remind you of the importance of including your naturopathic doctor in any supplement decisions.
Coenzyme Q-10: anticoagulants, blood pressure and chemo drugs
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