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- Does the natural supplement of Curcumin react with prescription meds like Coumadin, Prednisone, or Plaquenil?
- Curcumin, also known as Turmeric, does have some potential interactions with the above listed medications. Of particular concern is the Coumadin which is a potent blood thinner. This medication has...
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Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: General Health
- Does the natural supplement of Curcumin react with prescription meds like Coumadin, Prednisone, or Plaquenil?
- Curcumin, also known as Turmeric, does have some potential interactions with the above listed medications. Of particular concern is the Coumadin which is a potent blood thinner. This medication has...
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Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: General Health
- I started using 5HTP for my 12 year old son who has trouble sleeping. He has never been a good sleeper even as a baby. He also likes carbs a lot. Is this safe for him? If not, why not and do you have...
Hi!
As a parent of 4, I totally understand your concerns!
Have you tried to check him for food sensitivities? Most of the time, checking for and changing their diet will have a...
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Answered by: Dr. Jeannette Toghyani
Category: Children
- Why are Omega 3 fatty acids so important for pregnant women and babies?
Omega 3 Fatty Acids are so important in maintaining optimal and physical health! They protect the heart and circulatory system, support immune function, contribute to healthy brain development,...
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Answered by: Dr. Jeannette Toghyani
Category: General Health
- How many cla tablets do I take everday? With food or without?
Most of the studies have utilized 3-4 grams per day of CLA for weight loss. It may take about 3 months to notice a difference. This is true for all essential fatty acids, it takes about...
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Answered by: Dr. Sherri Jacobs
Category: Weight Loss
- Can I take your product with bitter mellon when I am taking a prescription mecicine Amaryl 1mg per day or do I need to just take your product and get off the script? I know my Dr. will tell me to...
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Bitter melon extracts are thought to work in a very similar
way as Amaryl (glimepiride). Both are thought to have mechanisms of
action that stimulate the beta-cells...
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Answered by: Dr. Kevin Passero
Category: General Health
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