Top-Selling Herbal Supplements
Course #58080 -
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Dietary supplement use is increasingly common, with nearly 60% of survey respondents reporting use of a dietary supplement in the previous month, according to recent data. Groundbreaking surges in sales have been fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients may be asking about popular herbal supplements, including safety and potential uses. Healthcare professionals should be well informed about these top-selling herbal supplements so that they can provide evidence-based recommendations and appropriate safety warnings.
This course is designed for dental professionals whose patients are taking or are interested in taking herbal supplements.
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals in all practice settings the knowledge necessary to increase their understanding of the most popular herbal supplements and to better counsel patients regarding their use.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Describe characteristics of both the supplement market and some top-selling herbal supplements.
- Discuss the evidence for and safety considerations regarding the use of elderberry, apple cider vinegar (ACV), echinacea, and ashwagandha for common indications.
- Outline evidence for and common adverse effects of turmeric.
- Review special considerations related to the use of elderberry, turmeric, ACV, echinacea, and ashwagandha.
Chelsey McIntyre, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist who specializes in drug information, literature analysis, and medical writing. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics from the University of California, Davis. She then went on to complete her PharmD at Creighton University, followed by a clinical residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Dr. McIntyre held the position of Drug Information and Policy Development Pharmacist at CHOP until her move to Washington state in 2017, after which she spent the next six years as a clinical editor for Natural Medicines, a clinical reference database focused on natural products and alternative therapies. She continues to create rigorous professional analysis and patient education materials for various publications while also practicing as a hospital pharmacist. Her professional interests include provider and patient education, as well as the application of evidence-based research to patient care.
Contributing faculty, Chelsey McIntyre, PharmD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationship with any product manufacturer or service provider mentioned.
Mark J. Szarejko, DDS, FAGD
The division planner has disclosed no relevant financial relationship with any product manufacturer or service provider mentioned.
Sarah Campbell
The Director of Development and Academic Affairs has disclosed no relevant financial relationship with any product manufacturer or service provider mentioned.
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