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Peppermint Oil
Toxic to children if consumed orally or applied in large amounts to skin
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Lutein
This product used for the eyes has no drug interactions or documented toxicities
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ALA
High doses of this product may put patients at risk for thiamine deficiency, especially in alcoholic patients.
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Chelation
The disodium form of this product can cause fatal hypocalcemia
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Sam-E
Do not use this product if patient is taking other medications that affect serotonin levels.
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Mate
This product has all the risks and benefits of caffeine stimulants
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Lactobacillus
Avoid this product if the patient is immunocompromised and should be separated from oral antibiotics by 2 hours before or after
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Reservatrol
This "anti-aging" product should be used with caution with all medications that are metabolized by all major CYP enzymes
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Grapeseed
This product with strong scientific evidence supporting the use of it for chronic venous insuficiency should be used with caution in patients with blood pressure disorders and those taking NSAIDs, or anti-platelet agents.
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Willow bark
Similar to aspirin and can cause Reye's syndrome when given to children with flu-like symptoms
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Red clover
This product should be avoided in patients with a history of fertility problems
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Flaxseed
Oral medications should be taken at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after a dose of this product to prevent decreased absorption of oral medication - especially if using powder dosage form
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Billberry
Prolonged use or high doses of this leaf can lead to muscle spasms, anemia and death
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Goji juice
Some forms of this product can contain sulfites which can cause asthma problems
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Cat's claw
This product is contraindicated in immune diseases and contraindicated in pregnant patients because it has abortifacient properties
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Acai
This product may interfere with MRI oral contrast agents.
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Artichoke leaf
This product is unsafe in patients with gallstones and/or biliary obstructions.
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Wormwood
This product can lead to absinthism characterized by thirst, vertigo, and limb numbness
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Creatine
This product is banned from NCAA and is associated with increased risk of formaldehyde production
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Guggul
This product may cause thyroid hormone production stimulation and alter thyroid function
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Milk Thistle
Avoid this product in female patients with hormone sensitive cancers, uterine fibroids, and endometriosis
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