Any science behind the hype of 'natural' dietary supplements?...this article originally appeared in MEDSURG Nursing, 13(5), 339-345, 350 and is reported here with permission of the publisher
The use of herbs and/or 'natural' supplements is common among Americans. The science behind some of the popular supplements -- green tea, garlic, fish oils, zinc, soy, and glucosamine-chondroitin -- is reported. Dermatology nurses should be familiar with the intended benefits, possible side effects,...
| Publicado en: | Dermatology Nursing Vol. 17; no. 5; pp. 343 - 352 |
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| Formato: | CEU tables/charts Journal Article |
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Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Oct2005
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| Acceso en línea: | Ver este registro en EBSCOhost |
| Sumario: | The use of herbs and/or 'natural' supplements is common among Americans. The science behind some of the popular supplements -- green tea, garlic, fish oils, zinc, soy, and glucosamine-chondroitin -- is reported. Dermatology nurses should be familiar with the intended benefits, possible side effects, drug interaction potential, and perioperative consequences of these supplements. |
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