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FitnessMagazine article 1 Test Your Supplement Savvy part 8
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Studies have shown that some herbal products interact with drugs and can have a wide range of effects. For example, St. John’s Wort can lower the effects of indinavir, a protease inhibitor for treating HIV. St. John’s Wort also may interfere with drugs used by organ transplant patients and drugs used to treat depression, seizures and certain cancers. In addition, there are concerns that it may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Garlic, ginkgo, danshen and dong quai can cause blood to thin, which could cause serious problems for people on drugs like warfarin or aspirin. Dietary supplements are not required to go through the same pre-market government review for quality, safety and efficacy as drug products. But that doesn’t mean they should be taken lightly — or without consulting your health care professional, especially if you have a medical condition or are taking other drugs.
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