Is is safe to take supplements with Tamoxifen? - Tamoxifen || Dr Liz O'Riordan

Is is safe to take supplements with Tamoxifen? - Tamoxifen || Dr Liz O'Riordan
Did you know that it could be dangerous to take supplements with Tamoxifen?
When you swallow Tamoxifen it is converted into a much more active form by a group of enzymes called the CYP3 system.
Many supplements are also broken down by this enzyme - and that means that there might not be enough enzyme left to work on Tamoxifen - meaning that Tamoxifen is much less effective at stopping your cancer coming back
Most doctors won't have heard of all the supplements out there - and for good reason. If you eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, you don't need them. That's why we don't prescribe them
Supplements are also dangerous because they're not regulated. If you buy aspirin it will contain exactly what is says on the tin. But supplements don't need to - in fact over 1/3 of supplements sold on Amazon don't contain the ingredients they are meant to
The one website I do recommend you use to check out if a supplement will interact with Tamoxifen is this
www.mskcc.org/...
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♻️ In this video, we explore the question of whether it is safe to take supplements while on Tamoxifen. We delve into the potential interactions and risks involved, providing valuable insights for those considering combining these two.
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