NR228 Week 7 Discussion: Supplementing Your Diet

NR228 Week 7 Discussion: Supplementing Your Diet

It has become common practice for people to supplement their diets with pills, smoothies, teas, herbals, and other complementary practices. Select 2 from the list below and locate an evidence-based article for each.  Summarize the intended use, recommended dosage, and side effects and known interactions with over the counter and prescription medications.  What if any contraindications are identified for a patient with liver and/or kidney disease?