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Coenzyme Q10
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- Use: CV disease, general antioxidant, (poss. Parkinson, breast cancer, migraine, prevention reduced chemo AE) - AE: Nausea, GI distress, anorexia, headache, irritability, dizziness - Safety: Avoid in Pregnancy & Lactation, poss. decrease warfarin effectiveness, statins lower, may increase or decrease chemotherapy -Prob NOT recommended.
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Garlic
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- Use: Hyperlipidemia, hypertension, type 2 DM, prevention of cancer
-AE: GI effects including, nausea, vomiting, heartburn; bad breath, body odor, allergic rxn -Safety: Should be stopped 10-14 days before surgery to avoid excess bleeding, caution with anti-coag rx unclear effects on CYP450 |
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Fish Oil
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-Use:Lower TG, improve CV health, RA, and psoriasis,
-AE: “Fish burp”, fishy halitosis and GI distress -Safety: Possible Hg, dioxin, or other pesticide contamination, pt on anti-coag rx should be monitored closely |
