Question 1

can i give herbal supplements to a transplant patient?

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Depends: It depends on what supplements you are talking about and for what. You want to make sure they will no do any harm in the first place, so talk to your physician about that. So, the answer is potentially.

Question 2

what herbal supplements must one avoid taking after a liver transplant?

Accepted Answer

Why take a chance?: You are one of a privileged few --don't blow it! for whatever reason you required a transplant, the new liver you received is fragile. Any new drug or medical problem, no matter how seeming minor, can lead to its rejection. Talk to your liver transplant coordinator, your surgeon, your medical team, your primary care physician with any questions about your health care, symptoms, medications.

Question 3

is it safe to take herbal supplements after having a liver transplant?

Accepted Answer

Why take a chance?: You are one of a privileged few --don't blow it! for whatever reason you required a transplant, the new liver you received is fragile. Any new drug or medical problem, no matter how seeming minor, can lead to its rejection. Talk to your liver transplant coordinator, your surgeon, your medical team, your primary care physician with any questions about your health care, symptoms, medications.

Question 4

do herbal supplements really work?

Accepted Answer

Purity is a problem: Up to 40% of supplements are not what they appear to be.  They may contain impurities, contaminants or unlisted ingredients. In addition, the dosage may not be standardized. A few companies have their supplements and global sources independently tested ensuring a quality product. The german commission e  provides reliable information about a variety of herbal treatments.

Question 5

how can i take herbal supplements safely?

Accepted Answer

By being careful: If you are taking any medicines, you need to check with your doctor before beginning supplements. Don't over do.  More is not necessarily better, and is sometimes distinctly worse.  On the other hand, taking too little is often worthless and ineffective.  Use a reputable, good quality supplement, and follow the dosing directions exactly.

Question 6

are any herbal supplements tested by the government?

Accepted Answer

No: The federal drug administration (fda) does not test drugs or supplements. The fda evaluates research studies on medications to make sure they are effective and safe. Supplements are regulated under a separate law and don't have to be shown to be effective, but the manufacturers can't make claims about how they affect health.

Question 7

what foods should i avoid when taking herbal supplements?

Accepted Answer

Herbal supplements: I would need to know what herbal supplements you are taking. I would suggest that you only take herbal supplements that are pharmaceutical grade! Otherwise you have know idea what per cent of the label is in the supplement you are taking.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: herbal supplements?

Accepted Answer

Healthful Botanical: Herbal supplements are botanicals used to treat health conditions or to maintain health.

Question 9

what herbal supplements increases semen?

Accepted Answer

No aware of any: Why would your want to increase semen?  If you are healthy, live a healthy lifestyle and practice safe sex, you should have all the semen produced that is necessary for normal funtion.  Semen is a collective volume of testicular contribution, prostatic contribution and seminal vessicle contribution and perhaps a miniscule amount from other sources.  It is what is is unless you have a specific illn.

Question 10

should i put my herbal supplements in the refrigerator?

Accepted Answer

Need specifics: You should be able to google optimum handling for each specific  supplement on line.

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