Predicting Drug-Nutrient Interactions in Clinical Practice: State of the Science and Time-Saving Tips

Evening Symposia: Predicting Drug-Nutrient Interactions in Clinical Practice: State of the Science and Time-Saving Tips

Friday, February 24

5:15pm – 6:15pm EST

A growing volume of drug-nutrient interactions are described in the medical reference literature. Proper interpretation and risk/benefit assessment is critical for effective use of dietary supplements in conjunction with prescription or OTC drugs. This session prepares health professionals of all skill levels with practical, time-saving tips to confidently navigate the evolving polypharmacy landscape in integrative care.

  • Learning Objective #1: Understand why many interactions are not contraindications and how to tell the difference
  • Learning Objective #2: Identify 4 factors that determine whether a drug-nutrient interaction will occur in a patient, and how it may present clinically 
  • Learning Objective #3: Recognize major interactions between dietary supplements and the top 50 most commonly prescribed drugs in the U.S.

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