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Topic: Vitamins, Herbs, and Supplements
Acai: Lately, I see acai berry in the news a lot. What is it, and what is it supposed to do for you? And how do you pronounce it?
Blood Thinner Interactions: I read that some herbal medications can interact with blood thinners. Is this true?
Calcium Citrate: My doctor advised me to take a calcium supplement to help avoid osteoporosis, but there are so many products to choose from. What’s the difference between calcium citrate and calcium carbonate?
Calcium Supplements: What are the recommended daily amounts of calcium a person should have?
Evening Primrose: Are there side effects or drug interactions for evening primrose?
Probiotics: What exactly are probiotics? I see a lot of products that have probiotics, but am not sure why I’d need them.
Vitamin K and Blood Thinners: I've just been prescribed the blood thinner warfarin. Will any vitamins interfere with this medication?
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