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Valerian

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anxiety

sleep

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Passionflower

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anxiety

sleep

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Chamomile

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anxiety
dyspepsia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
sleep

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St. John’s Wort

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MANY DRUG INTERACTIONS!
anxiety
depression
sleep

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SAMe

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anxiety
depression
osteoarthritis

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Kava

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HEPATOXICITY

anxiety

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5-HTP

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EOSINOPHILIA MYALGIA SYNDROME (EMS)
anxiety
depression

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Fish Oil

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ADHD
High triglycerides (may increase LDL)
Hypertension
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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DHA

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ADHD
Hypertension
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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L-lysine

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Cold sores

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Echinacea

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Colds

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Garlic

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INCREASES BLEEDING RISK
colds
dyslipidemia
hypertension

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Ginseng

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INCREASES BLEEDING RISK
colds
diabetes

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Zinc

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NASAL PRODUCTS CAN DECREASE SENSE OF SMELL
colds
osteoporosis

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Vitamin C

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colds

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Bifidobacterium animals

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probiotic

colds

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Lactobacillus acidophilus

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probiotic
colds
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Urinary Tract Infection prevention

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Ginkgo

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INCREASES BLEEDING RISK

memory issues

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Vitamin E

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DO NOT EXCEED 400 IU daily

memory issues

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Vinpocetine acetyl- L- carnitine

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memory issues

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Bitter melon

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diabetes

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Chromium

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diabetes

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Alpha Lipoic acid

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diabetes

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Cinnamon

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diabetes

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Red Yeast Rice
CONTAINS LOW DOSE HMG-CoA REDUCTASE INHIBITORS | hyperlipidemia
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Artichoke Extract
dyslipidemia
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Niacin
FLUSHING | dyslipidemia
28
EPA
dyslipidemia Hypertension Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Plant Sterols/Stanols
dyslipidemia
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Fiber (barley, psyllium, oat bran)
dyslipidemia Hypertension Diarrhea Irritable Bowel Syndrome- Diarrhea
31
Calcium
dyspepsia | osteoporosis
32
Magnesium
dyspepsia heart health prevention of headache osteoporosis
33
Peppermint
dyspepsia Irritable Bowel Syndrome motion sickness
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Bitter Orange
CARDIOTOXICITY | energy/weight loss
35
Caffeine
energy/weight loss
36
Guarana
CONTAINS CAFFEINE energy/weight loss prevention of headache
37
Coenzyme Q10
heart health hypertension sleep issues due to heart failure prevention of headache
38
Thiamine
heart health
39
Black tea
hypertension
40
green tea
hypertension
41
L- arginine
hypertension
42
Potassium
hypertension
43
Saccharomyces Boulardii
probiotic | Irritable Bowel Syndrome
44
Bifidobacterium infantis
probiotic Irritable Bowel Syndrome Urinary Tract Infection prevention
45
Indian Frankincense
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
46
Cascara
WORSENS IBS
47
Senna
WORSENS IBS
48
melatonin
sleep | jet lag
49
Lemon Balm
sleep
50
Milk Thistle
Liver disease
51
Black Cohosh
menopause
52
Dong quai
MAY INCREASE INR | menopause
53
Red Clover
menopause
54
Soy
menopause | osteoporosis
55
Evening Primrose Oil
menopause
56
Chasteberry
menopause
57
Feverfew
prevention of headache
58
Butterbur
prevention of headache
59
Ginger
INCREASES BLEEDING RISK motion sickness osteoarthritis
60
Glucosamine
osteoarthritis (sulfate salts have best evidence)
61
Chondroitin
osteoarthritis
62
Turmeric
osteoarthritis
63
Vitamin D
osteoporosis psoriasis (topical) Seborrheic Keratosis (topical)
64
Ipriflavone
osteoporosis
65
Flaxseed
osteoporosis
66
Saw Palmetto
prostate health (lacks efficacy)
67
Pygeum
prostate health
68
Pumpkin Seed
CONTAINS BETA- SITOSTEROL | prostate health
69
Rye Grass Pollen
prostate health
70
Aloe Vera
Lichen planus psoriasis HSV burns
71
Tea Tree Oil
Acne Dandruff Fungal Infections
72
Biotin
Hair Loss Nail thickness Hair thickness
73
Cranberry
Urinary Tract Infection prevention
74
Yogurt
Urinary Tract Infection prevention

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