risks of using some supplements before or after surgery

February 2009

People often don't realize the risks of using some supplements before or after surgery.

Bleeding. Ginkgo biloba is linked to several reports of perioperative bleeding.

Our Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database lists over 60 supplements that can POTENTIALLY increase bleeding...garlic, ginger, vitamin E, saw palmetto, policosanol, willow bark, and others.

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