Mitchell B Stargrove

National University of Natural Medicine, College of Classical Chinese Medicine, Adjunct

Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Academics, History of Medicine, Previously

National College of Natural Medicine, Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine, Adjunct

Nature’s Medicine Through Time, History of Medicine, Lead Historian

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Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique / French National Centre for Scientific Research

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University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

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University of New England - Australia

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Integral University

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Central European University

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Nanyang Technological University

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Kansas State University

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University of Gothenburg

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Boston University

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Herb, Nutrient and Drug Interactions - Clinical Implications and Therapeutic Strategies [Book Review]

by Dwight McKee, Jonathan Treasure, and Mitchell B Stargrove

Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, 2010

Coenzyme Q10 monograph from Herb, Nutrient and Drug Interactions (MedicineWorks.com)

by Mitchell B Stargrove and Jonathan Treasure

This monograph covers the therapeutics, interactions and strategy considerations for Coenzyme Q10... more

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Concomitant use of prescription medications and dietary supplements in menopausal women: An approach to provider preparedness

by Mitchell B Stargrove and Tieraona Low Dog

Maturitas, Jan 1, 2011

Dietary supplements are becoming increasingly popular as therapies for symptom relief among menop... more Dietary supplements are becoming increasingly popular as therapies for symptom relief among menopause-age women in the United States. However, a large gap exists between research in the concomitant use of prescription medications and dietary supplements and provider preparedness to guide patient decision making. Many menopausal women take prescription medications, over the counter medications, and herbs and dietary supplements for climactic symptoms or other health conditions. With any drug, there is the potential for interactions. Women taking medications with a narrow therapeutic index, such as anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, and drugs for the treatment of chronic diseases, are at particular risk. Patients should be queried regarding their use of dietary supplements when starting or stopping a prescription drug, or if unexpected reactions occur. When counseling patients, one must carefully consider the risks and benefits of each supplement and medication being taken by each individual.

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