Psychosomatics 42:285-299, August 2001
© 2001 The Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine
Non-Herbal Nutritional Supplements—The Next Wave
A Comprehensive Review of Risks and Benefits for the C-L Psychiatrist
Catherine Crone, M.D.,
Geoff Gabriel, M.D., and
Thomas N. Wise, M.D.
Received March 7, 2001; accepted April 5, 2001. From the Department of Psychiatry, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA; the Department of Psychiatry, Georgetown University, Washington, DC; and the Department of Psychiatry, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC. Address reprint requests to Dr. Wise, Department of Psychiatry, Inova Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22046.
The continuing popularity of complementary medicine has led to the frequent appearance of new products in the marketplace. Non-herbal supplements are now a popular choice for patients seeking relief from a variety of medical conditions. As with herbal medicines, there are concerns about the safety of these products in those with physical illness. Clearly, consultation-liaison psychiatrists will encounter patients using non-herbal products or inquiring about them. This article seeks to provide knowledge about the risks and benefits of non-herbal supplements that consultation-liaison psychiatrists are likely to encounter.
Key Words: Nutritional Supplements • Non-Herbal Supplements
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