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 Supplements are pharmacologically active substances — even when sold over-the-counter. Supplements are pharmacologically active substances — even when sold over-the-counter.
  
-This section connects supplement mechanisms to: +If it changes physiology, it can change labs, interact with medications, and cause toxicity.
-  * clinical effects +
-  * adverse effects +
-  * drug interactions +
-  * lab interference+
  
-If it changes physiology, it can change labs, interact with drugs, and cause toxicity.+This section connects supplement mechanisms to PharmAtlas drug classes and clinical decision-making.
  
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   * A patient asks: “Can I take this with my meds?”   * A patient asks: “Can I take this with my meds?”
-  * Unexplained LFT elevation, INR instability, CK elevation, or BP changes +  * Unexplained LFT elevation, CK elevation, INR instability, or blood pressure changes 
-  * A patient using supplements for weight loss, sleep, libido, pain, or “immune boosting”+  * A patient stacking supplements for weight loss, sleep, libido, pain, or “immune boosting”
  
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 ===== High-Risk Supplements (Clinically Important) ===== ===== High-Risk Supplements (Clinically Important) =====
  
-These supplements show up commonly and have meaningful adverse effects or interactions: +  * [[supplements:st_johns_wort|St. John’s Wort]] → CYP induction → ↓ efficacy of [[psychiatry:ssri|SSRIs]], [[psychiatry:snri|SNRIs]], [[psychiatry:tca|TCAs]], [[drug_classes:oral_contraceptives|Oral Contraceptives]], [[drug_classes:transplant_immunosuppressants|Transplant Immunosuppressants]] 
- +  * [[supplements:kava|Kava]] → hepatotoxicity risk (consider LFT monitoring) 
-  * **St. John’s Wort** → CYP induction → ↓ efficacy of many drugs (esp. antidepressants, contraceptives, transplant meds) +  * [[supplements:kratom|Kratom]] → opioid-like effects; dependence/withdrawal risk (see [[neuro:opioids:start|Opioids]]) 
-  * **Kava** → hepatotoxicity risk (consider LFT monitoring) +  * [[supplements:red_yeast_rice|Red Yeast Rice]] → statin-like (lovastatin analog) → similar risks as [[cardio:lipids:statins|Statins]] and myopathy risk with [[cardio:lipids:atorvastatin|Atorvastatin]] / [[cardio:lipids:rosuvastatin|Rosuvastatin]] 
-  * **Kratom** → opioid-like effects; dependence/withdrawal; seizure risk +  * [[supplements:biotin|High-dose Biotin]] → interferes with [[endocrine:thyroid:start|Thyroid]] labs and troponin interpretation 
-  * **Red Yeast Rice** → statin-like (lovastatin analog) → similar risks as [[cardio:lipids:statins|Statins]] +  * [[supplements:yohimbine|Yohimbine]] / [[supplements:stimulant_blends|Stimulant blends]] → HTN, tachycardia, anxiety; arrhythmia risk (caution in [[cardio:hypertension:start|Hypertension]] and with [[cardio:beta_blockers:start|Beta Blockers]])
-  * **High-dose Biotin** → lab interference (TSH/free T4, troponin, others) +
-  * **Yohimbine / stimulant blends** → HTN, tachycardia, anxiety; arrhythmia risk+
  
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 ==== 1) Metabolic / Weight Loss ==== ==== 1) Metabolic / Weight Loss ====
  
-Often overlaps with obesity/diabetes pharmacology (GLP-1s, SGLT2s, metformin, etc.).+Often used alongside diabetes/obesity pharmacology: 
 + 
 +  * [[endocrine:diabetes:start|Diabetes]] 
 +  * [[endocrine:biguanides:metformin|Metformin]] 
 +  * [[endocrine:sglt2:start|SGLT2 Inhibitors]] (e.g., [[endocrine:sglt2:empagliflozin|Empagliflozin]], [[endocrine:sglt2:dapagliflozin|Dapagliflozin]]) 
 +  * [[endocrine:sulfonylureas:start|Sulfonylureas]] (e.g., [[endocrine:sulfonylureas:glipizide|Glipizide]], [[endocrine:sulfonylureas:glimepiride|Glimepiride]]) 
 +  * [[endocrine:tzds:start|TZDs]] (e.g., [[endocrine:tzds:pioglitazone|Pioglitazone]]) 
 +  * [[endocrine:insulin:start|Insulin]] 
 +  * [[endocrine:glp1:start|GLP-1 Receptor Agonists]] (e.g., [[endocrine:glp1:semaglutide|Semaglutide]], [[endocrine:glp1:liraglutide|Liraglutide]]) 
 +  * [[endocrine:glp1_gip:dual_glp-1_gip_incretin_agonists|Dual GLP-1/GIP Agonists]] (e.g., [[endocrine:incretin:tirzepatide|Tirzepatide]])
  
 Common supplements: Common supplements:
-  * Berberine +  * [[supplements:berberine|Berberine]] 
-  * Cinnamon +  * [[supplements:cinnamon|Cinnamon]] 
-  * Chromium +  * [[supplements:chromium|Chromium]] 
-  * Green tea extract +  * [[supplements:green_tea_extract|Green Tea Extract]] 
-  * Garcinia cambogia +  * [[supplements:garcinia_cambogia|Garcinia cambogia]] 
-  * Fiber (psyllium, glucomannan)+  * [[supplements:psyllium|Psyllium]] / [[supplements:glucomannan|Glucomannan]]
  
 → [[supplements:weight_loss:start|Weight Loss Supplements]] → [[supplements:weight_loss:start|Weight Loss Supplements]]
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 ==== 2) Cardiovascular / Lipids / Blood Pressure ==== ==== 2) Cardiovascular / Lipids / Blood Pressure ====
  
-Often taken alongside lipid therapy and BP medications.+Commonly taken with:
  
-Key pharma links: +  * [[cardio:lipids:statins|Statins]] (e.g., [[cardio:lipids:atorvastatin|Atorvastatin]], [[cardio:lipids:rosuvastatin|Rosuvastatin]]) 
-  * [[cardio:lipids:statins|Statins]]+  * [[cardio:hypertension:start|Hypertension]] 
 +  * [[cardio:beta_blockers:start|Beta Blockers]] (e.g., [[cardio:beta_blockers:metoprolol|Metoprolol]]) 
 +  * [[cardio:raas:start|RAAS]] (ACEi/ARB/ARNI)
  
 Common supplements: Common supplements:
-  * Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) +  * [[supplements:omega_3_fatty_acids|Omega-3 fatty acids]] 
-  * Red yeast rice +  * [[supplements:red_yeast_rice|Red Yeast Rice]] 
-  * CoQ10 +  * [[supplements:coq10|CoQ10]] 
-  * Garlic +  * [[supplements:garlic|Garlic]] 
-  * Beetroot/nitrates +  * [[supplements:beetroot|Beetroot / nitrates]] 
-  * Magnesium+  * [[supplements:magnesium|Magnesium]]
  
 → [[supplements:cardio:start|Cardiovascular Supplements]] → [[supplements:cardio:start|Cardiovascular Supplements]]
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 ==== 3) Sleep / Anxiety / Mood ==== ==== 3) Sleep / Anxiety / Mood ====
 +
 +Often combined with (interaction risk when stacking sedating agents):
 +
 +  * [[psychiatry:ssri|SSRIs]]
 +  * [[psychiatry:snri|SNRIs]]
 +  * [[psychiatry:tca|TCAs]]
  
 Common supplements: Common supplements:
-  * Melatonin +  * [[supplements:melatonin|Melatonin]] 
-  * Valerian +  * [[supplements:valerian|Valerian]] 
-  * L-theanine +  * [[supplements:l_theanine|L-theanine]] 
-  * Ashwagandha +  * [[supplements:ashwagandha|Ashwagandha]] 
-  * 5-HTP (serotonergic interaction potential) +  * [[supplements:5_htp|5-HTP]] 
-  * Kava (high risk)+  * [[supplements:kava|Kava]]
  
 → [[supplements:sleep_mood:start|Sleep & Mood Supplements]] → [[supplements:sleep_mood:start|Sleep & Mood Supplements]]
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 ==== 4) Pain / Inflammation ==== ==== 4) Pain / Inflammation ====
 +
 +Often used instead of or alongside:
 +
 +  * [[pain_management:drug_classes:start|Pain Management Drug Classes]]
 +  * [[drug_classes:nsaids|NSAIDs]]
 +  * [[drug_classes:opioids|Opioids]]
  
 Common supplements: Common supplements:
-  * Turmeric / curcumin +  * [[supplements:kratom|Kratom]] 
-  * Omega-3 fatty acids +  * [[supplements:turmeric_curcumin|Turmeric / curcumin]] 
-  * Glucosamine / chondroitin +  * [[supplements:omega_3_fatty_acids|Omega-3 fatty acids]] 
-  * Capsaicin (topical) +  * [[supplements:glucosamine|Glucosamine]] / [[supplements:chondroitin|Chondroitin]] 
-  * Boswellia +  * [[supplements:capsaicin|Capsaicin]] 
-  * Willow bark (salicylate-like)+  * [[supplements:boswellia|Boswellia]] 
 +  * [[supplements:willow_bark|Willow bark]]
  
 → [[supplements:pain_inflammation:start|Pain & Inflammation Supplements]] → [[supplements:pain_inflammation:start|Pain & Inflammation Supplements]]
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 Common supplements: Common supplements:
-  * Vitamin C +  * [[supplements:vitamin_c|Vitamin C]] 
-  * Zinc +  * [[supplements:zinc|Zinc]] 
-  * Elderberry +  * [[supplements:elderberry|Elderberry]] 
-  * Echinacea +  * [[supplements:echinacea|Echinacea]] 
-  * Vitamin D+  * [[supplements:vitamin_d|Vitamin D]] 
 + 
 +Relevant medication considerations: 
 +  * [[drug_classes:antibiotics|Antibiotics]] 
 +  * [[endocrine:drug_classes:corticosteroids|Corticosteroids]]
  
 → [[supplements:immune:start|Immune Supplements]] → [[supplements:immune:start|Immune Supplements]]
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 Common supplements: Common supplements:
-  * Probiotics +  * [[supplements:probiotics|Probiotics]] 
-  * Peppermint oil +  * [[supplements:peppermint_oil|Peppermint oil]] 
-  * Ginger +  * [[supplements:ginger|Ginger]] 
-  * Fiber +  * [[supplements:psyllium|Fiber (psyllium)]] 
-  * Digestive enzymes+  * [[supplements:digestive_enzymes|Digestive enzymes]] 
 + 
 +Related PharmAtlas area: 
 +  * [[gastroenterology:start|Gastroenterology]] 
 + 
 +Common co-medications: 
 +  * [[drug_classes:proton_pump_inhibitors|Proton Pump Inhibitors]] 
 +  * [[drug_classes:laxatives|Laxatives]]
  
 → [[supplements:gi:start|GI Supplements]] → [[supplements:gi:start|GI Supplements]]
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-==== 7) Sexual Health / Testosterone / Performance ====+==== 7) Sexual Health / Testosterone / “Performance” ==== 
 + 
 +Often used alongside: 
 +  * [[drug_classes:pde5_inhibitors|PDE-5 Inhibitors]]
  
 Common supplements: Common supplements:
-  * DHEA +  * [[supplements:dhea|DHEA]] 
-  * Tribulus +  * [[supplements:tribulus|Tribulus]] 
-  * Tongkat ali +  * [[supplements:tongkat_ali|Tongkat ali]] 
-  * L-arginine / citrulline +  * [[supplements:l_arginine|L-arginine]] / [[supplements:l_citrulline|L-citrulline]] 
-  * Yohimbine (high risk)+  * [[supplements:yohimbine|Yohimbine]]
  
 → [[supplements:sexual_health:start|Sexual Health Supplements]] → [[supplements:sexual_health:start|Sexual Health Supplements]]
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-==== 8) Vitamins & Minerals (Deficiency-Driven Use) ====+==== 8) Vitamins & Minerals ====
  
 Common supplements: Common supplements:
-  * Vitamin D +  * [[supplements:vitamin_d|Vitamin D]] 
-  * Iron +  * [[supplements:iron|Iron]] 
-  * B12 / folate +  * [[supplements:vitamin_b12|Vitamin B12]] / [[supplements:folate|Folate]] 
-  * Magnesium +  * [[supplements:magnesium|Magnesium]] 
-  * Calcium +  * [[supplements:calcium|Calcium]] 
-  * Zinc+  * [[supplements:zinc|Zinc]]
  
-→ [[supplements:vits_minerals:start|Vitamins & Minerals]]+Often relevant in patients with: 
 +  * [[endocrine:diabetes:start|Diabetes]] 
 +  * [[cardio:hypertension:start|Hypertension]] 
 +  * [[cardio:diuretics:start|Diuretics]]
  
----- +→ [[supplements:vits_minerals:start|Vitamins & Minerals]]
- +
-===== Drug–Supplement Interaction Quick Links ===== +
- +
-Add your PharmAtlas links here once confirmed (to avoid wrong namespaces): +
- +
-  * [[cardio:lipids:statins|Statins]] +
-  * **TODO:** Anticoagulants → [[TODO:your_path_here|Anticoagulants]] +
-  * **TODO:** Antiplatelets → [[TODO:your_path_here|Antiplatelets]] +
-  * **TODO:** SSRIs/SNRIs/TCAs → [[TODO:your_path_here|Antidepressants]] +
-  * **TODO:** Diabetes drugs → [[TODO:your_path_here|Diabetes Medications]] +
-  * **TODO:** Antihypertensives → [[TODO:your_path_here|Blood Pressure Meds]] +
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- +
-===== Evidence & Safety Legend ===== +
- +
-^ Label ^ Meaning ^ +
-| **Effective** | Good evidence for clinically meaningful benefit | +
-| **Maybe** | Mixed evidence, small effect, or benefit only in select populations | +
-| **Not proven** | No convincing benefit in high-quality studies | +
-| **High risk** | Significant adverse effects, contamination risk, or major interactions |+
  
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 ===== Related ===== ===== Related =====
  
 +  * [[office_hours:start|Office Hours]]
   * [[lectures:start|Full Lecture Series]]   * [[lectures:start|Full Lecture Series]]
   * [[start|PharmAtlas Home]]   * [[start|PharmAtlas Home]]
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