Tag: supplement safety

How to Know If Your Supplement Is Safe with Your Medications

How to Know If Your Supplement Is Safe with Your Medications

Dec, 21 2025

Many supplements can dangerously interact with medications, causing reduced effectiveness or serious side effects. Learn how to spot high-risk combinations like St. John’s wort with birth control or ginkgo with blood thinners - and what steps to take to stay safe.

Echinacea and Immunosuppressants: What You Need to Know About the Dangerous Interaction

Echinacea and Immunosuppressants: What You Need to Know About the Dangerous Interaction

Nov, 18 2025

Echinacea may seem harmless for immune support, but it can dangerously interfere with immunosuppressants like cyclosporine and methotrexate. Learn why even small amounts pose serious risks for transplant and autoimmune patients.