The Comprehensive Nutrient-Drug and Herb-Drug Interactions Reference: Clinical Implications in Integrative Medicine by Mitchell Bebel Stargrove, Jonathan Treasure, Dwight L. McKee

The standard of reference for drug-herb and drug-nutrient interactionsby satyagraha

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June 28, 2009: "Thorough, accurate, evidence-based information that all practitioners need if they or their patients use herbs or dietary supplements. Highly recommended."

Wayne Jonas, MD

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Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health

President and Chief Executive Officer

Samueli Institute, Alexandria, Virginia

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"The most comprehensive and substantiated resource I have seen on drug/herb/nutrient interactions. I was especially impressed by Dr. Stargrove and his interdisciplinary team's ranking of the quality of the available evidence as well as their careful consideration of beneficial interactions, not just adverse effects. Required for every clinician serious about integrative medicine."

Joseph E. Pizzorno, Jr., ND

Co-founder, President Emeritus, Bastyr University, Kenmore, Washington

Editor, Integrative Medicine: A Clinicians Journal

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It has been well documented that many patients often do not share with their practitioners all of the medicinal products they may be using. It behooves all practitioners to not only ask patients what they are taking, but also understand potential interactions and deficiencies that might occur and make recommendations. This book, by acknowledged experts in the field of integrative medicine, offers evidence-based advise for clinicians of all types. I whole-heartedly recommend this book for its thoughtful, balanced and well-referenced presentation integrating scientific evidence with practical clinical experience."

David Riley, MD

Editor in Chief - EXPLORE - The Journal of Science and Healing

Clinical Associate Professor - Univ. of New Mexico School of Medicine

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".... I enthusiastically welcome this book, a collaboration written by experienced clinicians within the fields of conventional, integrative and natural medicine for health professionals who wish to effectively counsel their patients on the safe and beneficial use of dietary supplements. As the title suggests, this book addresses herb-drug interactions, nutrient-drug interactions, and drug-induced nutrient depletions in a clinically oriented, and integrated manner. The authors demonstrate an appropriate balance between recommendation and risk based upon the overall strength of the scientific evidence and their own clinical experience. The text is well referenced, balanced and objective and the use of icons and summary tables allows the clinician to quickly identify areas of potential risk, as well as potential benefit. This book is a major contribution to the field of integrative medicine and an invaluable resource to practitioner and researcher alike."

from the Foreward, by

Tieraona Low Dog, MD

Director of Education, Program in Integrative Medicine

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine

University of Arizona College of Medicine

Chair, United States Pharmacopeia Dietary Supplements Information Expert Panel

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"In the practice of pharmacy, Herb, Nutrient and Drug Interactions will prove to be the key reference for evaluating the interactions between pharmaceuticals and the many supplements that are available. The depth of research and documentation is extremely valuable. Without a doubt, this manual should be in every pharmacist's reference library."

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