Table 2 Supplement or alternative medicine therapy and frequency of use (N = 43)
From: Patient needs and preferences for herb-drug-disease interaction alerts: a structured interview study
Percent use | Â |
|---|---|
72.1% | Vitamin or mineral supplements other than multivitamins (Vitamin C, Niacin, Vitamin D, etc.) |
53.5% | Multivitamin |
23.3% | Fish oil or omega-3 |
14.0% | Probiotics |
14.0% | Over-the-counter medications (Aspirin, Tylenol, etc.) |
11.6% | Glucosamine or chondroitin sulfate |
9.3% | Tea |
7.0% | CoQ10 |
7.0% | Flax seed |
60.5% | Other supplements or alternative medicine therapies (wellness formula from health food store, vegi protein powder, laxative, etc.) |