Nutraceuticals: sorting out fact, fiction, and uncertainty.
Scientific evaluation of herbal products has been limited, yet herbal products are the most commonly consumed health care products. Because of known pharmacological effects and potential interactions of many of these compounds with therapeutic drugs, a history of herbal and dietary supplement intake should be considered part of the routine medical history and should be evaluated before any changes in prescription drugs and before medical procedures.
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, USA.
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D019587:Dietary Supplements; D020900:Echinacea; D004968:Estrogens, Non-Steroidal; D005737:Garlic; D020441:Ginkgo biloba; D006801:Humans; D020902:Hypericum; D007529:Isoflavones; D048789:Phytoestrogens; D010936:Plant Extracts; D028321:Plant Preparations; D010946:Plants, Medicinal
D004968:Estrogens, Non-Steroidal; D007529:Isoflavones; D048789:Phytoestrogens; D010936:Plant Extracts; D028321:Plant Preparations