Interactions of medicines with dietic supplementsa

Abstract

SUMMARYIntroduction: The widespread use of drugs in patients with diff erent nutritional status, dietary habits, diet and dietary supplements creates an opportunity for the potentially unlimited numbers of interactions between medicines and food. Consequently, clinically signifi cant manifestations of those interactions should not be ignored. Corresponding section headings: Many drugs contain ingredients that react with the human organism in diff erent ways. Dietary habits and lifestyle can sometimes significantly aff ect pharmacological properties of drugs. Interactions of drugs and dietary supplements can have a signifi cant impact on the success of the therapy. Conclusion: This kind of interaction is often forgotten when medication is prescribed, so the patient is usually not aware that eating habits, with given medication, can harm health. The result of these interactions in relation to the eff ects of drugs can be positive or negative, but it is often very signifi cant.