Question 1

is ashwaghanda supplements safe to take?

Accepted Answer

Mostly: The risk is not from the herb itself but from the contaminants in the preparation. At the same, it is not likely to do you any good either. You may visit this site for more info: https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/ashwagandha-health-benefits#side-effects

Question 2

are american vitamin food supplements safe to take?

Accepted Answer

Mostly: There is no regulation or oversight in this area since the supplement lobby got congress to pass a bill forbidding the fda to even look at these products.  Most however are very safe as the manufacturers are sensitive to toxicity and hazards.  However few have ever been tested for potency or effectiveness and most fail such testing.  Don't waste your money.

Question 3

is green coffee supplement safe to take while nursing?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Probably not wise as some babies do get colicky from excess caffeine.  Check with doctor for about how much caffeine you should have a day while nursing.

Question 4

is airborne immune supplement safe to take with afatinib?

Accepted Answer

Airborne Immune: This mixture of vitamins and herbs can be taken safely.  The question would be why.  There is absolutely no evidence that this is likely to decrease anything but the contents of your wallet.  List en to your oncologist and good luck with your ongoing treatment.

Question 5

can i ask if l-lysine supplement safe to take with alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Drug interaction: Checker shows no interactions btwn L-lysine and alcohol.

Question 6

is alpha lipoic acid supplement safe to take daily? male 22.

Accepted Answer

Absolutely`: Very good but please remember that vitamins all work together in a team relationship so just taking one on its own may unbalance the team.

Question 7

are herbal supplements safe to take for vascular conditions?

Accepted Answer

What conditions?: First off, it'd be nice to know what conditions you are referring to. That way i can tell you if those are treated by herbals or not.

Question 8

are herbal supplements safe to take along with prozac (fluoxetine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You may find that increasing your intake of vitamin d 2000-5000 units daily and omega 3 fish oils 1200-2400 mg daily you may not even need prozac. Proper sleep, nutrition, and exercise are also known mood enhancers.

Question 9

is a vitamin c supplement safe to take as i barretts? the one im thinking of is low acid?

Accepted Answer

: Vitamin C supplements should not adversely effect Barrett’s esophagitis nor the GERD that leads to it in the huge majority of circumstances.  If you find that you are the exception after trying it and that it does increase your GERD, then try a different form of vitamin C supplement or other healthy dietary sources of vitamin D.

Question 10

is a digestive enzymes supplement safe to take while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Good nutrition : The digestive enzymes may help you with food absorption but are broken down by your intestinal lining before they enter your bloodstream in significant quantities ( though some are present in the blood in low levels in healthy adults (high levels could indicate a medical condition)).  Your baby's brain will thank you for the dha.   Thank you for breast feeding your baby!

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