Hara: Warning! Some supplements should not be taken in combination

When a substance is present in the form of a supplement, its concentration is much

Even the most common supplements can have some side effects with medications and other supplements, such as zinc and iron intake at the same time can limit the body's absorption

1 fish oil

Taking fish oil while taking antihypertensive medications can increase the effect of these medications and may cause blood pressure to drop too much

It should also be noted that fish oil is taken with other drugs that increase the risk of bleeding, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen

2 Calcium

Calcium interferes with many medications, including prescription drugs called bisphosphonates (such as arelendronate), certain antihypertensives, tetracyclines and quinolone antibiotics (such as ciprofloxacin), and levothyroxine for hypothyroidism

3 Melatonin

Because melatonin may make you drowsy, taking it with sedatives such as benzodiazepines, anesthetics, and some antidepressants can lead to excessive drowsiness

Melatonin may also slow down blood clotting, so taking it with anticoagulants such as heparin or warfarin (coumarin) may increase the chances of

If you are taking medication to control your blood pressure, avoid using melatonin as it may raise

4 Vitamin D

Vitamin D may reduce the effectiveness of the cholesterol-lowering drug atorvastatin (Lipitor) and may also interfere with some hypertension medications

Taking high doses of D and diuretics may cause too much calcium in the body, which can lead to kidney problems

5 Zinc

If you're taking antibiotics that contain quinolones or tetracyclines, zinc supplementation may make it harder for your body to absorb the drug and zinc

To make sure you're getting the right amount of antibiotics, take them two hours before or four to six hours after taking

The same is true for penicillamine drugs commonly used in rheumatoid arthritis, be sure to take zinc two hours before taking these drugs to prevent penicillamine malabsorption

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