SUPPLEMENTS TO CONSIDER

Calcium also known as calcium carbonate, calcium citrate and calcium gluconate likely effective in combination with vitamin D in preventing and treating bone loss and osteoporosis. Taken daily, appears to reduce some PMS symptoms. Calcium selected potential side effect is belching. Calcium can decrease the effectiveness of certain antibiotics, osteoporosis drugs and thyroid drugs.

Cranberry also known as American cranberry, large cranberry and cranberry extract possibly effective for preventing recurrent urinary-tract infections. Cranberry selected potential side effects are if taken in large amounts can cause stomach upset and diarrhea. Cranberry might increase the effects of the blood thinner warfarin.

Fish oil also known as EPA/DHA, Omega-3 fatty acids and PUFA effective for reducing triglyceride levels likely effective for decreasing the risk of heart attack, stroke and progression of hardening of the arteries in people with existing heart disease. Fish oil selected potential side effects are fishy aftertaste, upset stomach, nausea, loose stools. High doses can increase level of LDL (bad) cholesterol in some people or increase the chance of bleeding. Fish oil might increase the effect of blood thinning drugs and high blood pressure medications.

Glucosamine sulfate also known as G6S, glucosamine sulfate 2KCl, glucosamine sulfate potassium chloride likely effective treatment for reducing symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee. Might also help slow progression of osteoarthritis. Glucosamine sulfate selected potential side effects are nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation and headache. Glucosamine sulfate might increase the effect of blood thinning effect of warfarin and cause bruising and bleeding.

Psyllium also known as blond plantago, blonde psyllium, plantago  and isabgola effective as a bulk laxative for reducing constipation or softening stools. Likely effective for lowering cholesterol in people with mild to moderately high cholesterol. Psyllium selected potential side effects are stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation and nausea. Some people can have a serious allergic response that requires immediate medical attention. Psyllium might decrease the effectiveness of carbamazepine and might cause low blood sugar when taken with some diabetes drugs.