title: [Interactions between synthetic drugs used in treatment of selected central nervous system disorders and dietary supplements and herbal drugs].
abstract: The risk of interaction between dietary supplements, herbal drugs and synthetic drugs increases when patients are treated chronically, e.g. due to impairment of central nervous system (CNS)--depression, psychotic disorders, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. On the basis of scientific literature, there was shown that simultaneous intake of antidepressants, antipsychotic drugs and herbal drugs or dietary supplements containing: St. John's wort, valerian root, ginkgo biloba leaf, hops, and food ingredients: dietary fiber or folic acid, may lead to interactions. Dietary fiber supplementation should be applied carefully during treatment of Parkinson's disease and in case of Alzheimer disease treatment--supplements containing ginkgo biloba leaf can increase the risk of interaction. Knowledge of these interactions is essential in effective treatment of this illness. However this area of science should be verified constantly due to growing number of new products registered as a supplements--often with complex composition.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Zakład Bromatologii i Dietetyki UM we Wrocławiu.
authors.forename: Katarzyna
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Zabłocka-Słowińska
authors.forename: Katarzyna
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Jawna
authors.forename: Jadwiga
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Biernat
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D002491:Central Nervous System Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D019587:Dietary Supplements / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration; D041743:Herb-Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D002491:Central Nervous System Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts