⚠️ DANGEROUS SUPPLEMENTS TO AVOID
🚫 NEVER TAKE THESE!
These supplements are DANGEROUS with your medications and conditions.
They can cause:
• Dangerously low blood sugar (passing out, seizures)
• Severe bleeding (internal bleeding, bruising)
• Worse constipation
• Thyroid medication not working
• Drug interactions with your 22 medications
Do NOT buy these - even if someone recommends them!
❌ Berberine
Why dangerous: Lowers blood sugar. You're already on Ozempic (also lowers blood sugar).
⚠️ RISK: Hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar) → dizziness, confusion, fainting, seizures, coma
❌ Chromium (high doses)
Why dangerous: Interferes with Ozempic. Makes blood sugar unpredictable.
⚠️ RISK: Blood sugar crashes or spikes
❌ Gymnema Sylvestre
Why dangerous: Blocks sugar absorption. Combined with Ozempic = too much blood sugar lowering.
⚠️ RISK: Severe hypoglycemia
❌ Fenugreek
Why dangerous: Lowers blood sugar. Doubles the effect with Ozempic.
⚠️ RISK: Hypoglycemia, unpredictable blood sugar
❌ Bitter Melon
Why dangerous: Acts like diabetes medication. You're already on Ozempic.
⚠️ RISK: Dangerous low blood sugar
❌ Turmeric/Curcumin (high doses)
Why dangerous: Thins blood. You may be on aspirin or other blood thinners.
⚠️ RISK: Internal bleeding, severe bruising, hard to stop bleeding from cuts
❌ Ginkgo Biloba
Why dangerous: Increases bleeding risk dramatically with aspirin/blood thinners.
⚠️ RISK: Brain bleeding, internal bleeding, dangerous bruising
❌ Vitamin E (high doses >400 IU)
Why dangerous: Thins blood. Dangerous with blood thinners.
⚠️ RISK: Excessive bleeding, stroke risk in elderly
❌ Garlic Supplements (high doses)
Why dangerous: Blood thinner. Cooking with garlic is fine, but pills are too strong.
⚠️ RISK: Bleeding complications
❌ Ginger Supplements (high doses)
Why dangerous: Mild blood thinner. Fresh ginger in food is OK, supplements are risky.
⚠️ RISK: Increased bleeding risk
❌ St. John's Wort
Why dangerous: Interacts with 639+ medications! Makes your medications not work properly.
⚠️ RISK: Thyroid medication failure, blood pressure problems, diabetes medication interference, antidepressant failure
❌ Iron Supplements
Why dangerous: Causes severe constipation. Also blocks thyroid medication absorption.
⚠️ RISK: Severe constipation, thyroid medication won't work (must be 4 hours apart)
❌ Calcium Carbonate (Tums, most calcium pills)
Why dangerous: #1 supplement for causing constipation. Blocks thyroid medication.
⚠️ RISK: Severe constipation worsening, thyroid medication blocked (needs 4 hours separation)
❌ Ginseng (any type)
Why dangerous: Changes blood sugar unpredictably. Interacts with diabetes medications.
⚠️ RISK: Blood sugar swings, medication interference
❌ Licorice Root
Why dangerous: Raises blood pressure. You're on blood pressure medications.
⚠️ RISK: High blood pressure, heart problems, stroke risk
❌ Kelp/Seaweed Supplements
Why dangerous: High iodine. You have NO thyroid - your body can't process extra iodine.
⚠️ RISK: Thyroid hormone imbalance, heart palpitations
❌ "Detox" or "Cleanse" Products
Why dangerous: Unknown ingredients. Can interfere with all medications.
⚠️ RISK: Medication failure, dangerous side effects, dehydration
❌ Biotin (high doses >300 mcg)
Why dangerous: Interferes with thyroid blood tests. Doctor will think your thyroid is fine when it's not.
⚠️ RISK: Wrong thyroid test results, incorrect medication dosing
✅ SAFE ALTERNATIVE: Use the Approved List!
Instead of these dangerous supplements, use ONLY the supplements on the Safe Supplements Guide.
9 Safe Supplements (NO medication interactions):
1. Magnesium oxide (for constipation)
2. Psyllium fiber (for constipation + blood sugar)
3. Potassium + Magnesium (prescription from doctor)
4. Methylated B Complex (for energy)
5. Selenium 200mcg (for thyroid)
6. Zinc 30mg (for thyroid + immune)
7. Omega-3 fish oil (for joint pain)
8. CoQ10 (optional - for statin muscle pain)
9. Probiotic (optional - for bloating)
RULE: If it's not on the safe list, DON'T take it!
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Bring it to the pharmacy.
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When in doubt, don't buy it!
Always check with your doctor first.