Spirulina may interfere with drugs that are taken for cancer, as well as other drugs. Spirulina is reportedly one of the supplements that do not interact with many drugs, but unfortunately, supplements are not thoroughly regulated or tested for their interactions with drugs, food or any other substances. Meaning: that statement is not from vigorous clinical testing, but rather from users' experiences or laboratory experiments that may/may not be accurate or generalizable to the general population.
Are you taking tamoxifen because you had breast cancer, or you have a risk of breast cancer due to a family history?
Are you interested in learning more about "complementary and alternative" medicines, to help keep your cells healthy? If so, there is a great starting place at the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicines (NCCAM) website. (click on the orange hyperlink). At this site, you can find local practitioners who are knowledgeable in the area of CAM, as if you are interested in trying new supplements, you should talk with your physician and other health care providers before beginning any new treatments (make sure they know ALL herbs, supplements, prescription and non-prescription drugs and medications you are taking).
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Spirulina may interfere with drugs that are taken for cancer, as well as other drugs. Spirulina is reportedly one of the supplements that do not interact with many drugs, but unfortunately, supplements are not thoroughly regulated or tested for their interactions with drugs, food or any other substances. Meaning: that statement is not from vigorous clinical testing, but rather from users' experiences or laboratory experiments that may/may not be accurate or generalizable to the general population.
Are you taking tamoxifen because you had breast cancer, or you have a risk of breast cancer due to a family history?
You can read about each drug and supplement at the links below:
- Tamoxifen at the NCI (National Cancer Institute)
- Tamoxifen at MedlinePlus
- Spirulina at MedlinePlus
Are you interested in learning more about "complementary and alternative" medicines, to help keep your cells healthy? If so, there is a great starting place at the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicines (NCCAM) website. (click on the orange hyperlink). At this site, you can find local practitioners who are knowledgeable in the area of CAM, as if you are interested in trying new supplements, you should talk with your physician and other health care providers before beginning any new treatments (make sure they know ALL herbs, supplements, prescription and non-prescription drugs and medications you are taking).
Can I help you find any additional information?
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