03ME02 - Herb Drug Interactions Clinical Significance Treasure Jonathan Herbs of Belize

Herbs of Belize

and herbs that can be used to settle the mind

Speaker: Vickie Shufer

heavy metals and medication

plus nutrients and dietary recommendations

03ME02 - Herb Drug Interactions Clinical Significance Treasure Jonathan Herbs of BelizeSpeaker: Amanda McQuade Crawford. Reliability of interaction reports are related to the myths and fears of herb usage in general. Actual reports of herb drug interactions are described, with specific examples. Effects reported include increasing absorption of drugs, worsening side effects of drugs, lessening side effects (as in chemotherapy), interactions with anticoagulants and more. The summary at the end helps to differentiate between real concerns