Background The use of herbal medicinal products (HMPs) is common among older adults;
however, little is known about concurrent use with prescription drugs, as well as potential …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) remains a major health care problem worldwide both in developing
and developed countries. Many factors, including age, obesity, sex, and diet, are involved in …

Millions of people in the United States consume dietary supplements hoping to maintain or
improve their health; however, extensive research has failed to demonstrate the efficacy of …

Summary Background and Aims: The use of herbs and dietary supplements (HDS) alone or
concomitantly with medications can potentially increase the risk of adverse events …

Because of their unique effects and relatively low side effects, herbal medicine has been
gaining popularity all over the world. Quality control is a challenge to ensure safety, efficacy …

Background Polypharmacy is common among older adults, with increasing numbers also
using prescription drugs with herbal medicinal products (HMPs) and dietary supplements …

Proanthocyanidins, also called condensed tannins, are oligomers and polymers of
monomeric flavans linked through specific single (B linkages) and double (A linkages) …

The relevance of drug− nutrient interactions in daily practice continues to grow with the
widespread use of medication. Interactions can involve a single nutrient, multiple nutrients …

Background We examined the patterns of nonvitamin dietary supplement (NVDS) use
among adult prescription medication users in the United States. Methods Using the 2002 …

Results Patients were taking a mean of 12.4 medications: 65% prescription, 23% over-the-
counter products, and 12% vitamins/herbals. There was complete agreement between the …