Pregnancy, Nursing and Respiratory Supplements
Most botanical supplements have little or no safety data in pregnancy and breastfeeding, which is why manufacturers routinely advise co
22 April 2026Read →
Bleeding risk from ginger and bromelain, pineapple allergy, cordyceps cautions, and why you never swap an inhaler for a spray.
Most botanical supplements have little or no safety data in pregnancy and breastfeeding, which is why manufacturers routinely advise co
Hidden ingredient amounts stop you judging whether a product works and stop your pharmacist judging whether it is safe alongside your m
Several supplement ingredients affect bleeding or blood pressure, and surgical teams commonly advise stopping them around two weeks bef
Green tea extract, guarana and several other plant ingredients contain naturally occurring caffeine, so a product can be a stimulant so
Cordyceps preparations have limited human safety data at higher intakes and may not be appropriate for people taking immunosuppressants
Bromelain is derived from pineapple, so anyone with a pineapple allergy should avoid supplements containing it — even when the amount i
Both ginger and bromelain can affect bleeding and may interact with anticoagulants such as warfarin, which is the most relevant interac
Prescribed inhalers treat airway narrowing and inflammation directly; no swallowed supplement does either, and reducing prescribed trea