Non-herbal nutritional supplements-the next wave: a comprehensive review of risks and benefits for the C-L psychiatrist.
The continuing popularity of complementary medicine has led to the frequent appearance of new products in the marketplace. Non-herbal supplements are now a popular choice for patients seeking relief from a variety of medical conditions. As with herbal medicines, there are concerns about the safety of these products in those with physical illness. Clearly, consultation-liaison psychiatrists will encounter patients using non-herbal products or inquiring about them. This article seeks to provide knowledge about the risks and benefits of non-herbal supplements that consultation-liaison psychiatrists are likely to encounter.
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Department of Psychiatry, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA 22046, USA.
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D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D019587:Dietary Supplements / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011570:Psychiatry; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000209:etiology*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012651:Self Medication / Q000523:psychology*; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology