Скачать или смотреть Do I need to take a greens powder?: Doctor answers

Greens powders are very hip right now, and are all over social media - but do you need to buy one? Like everything in health and nutrition, the answer is nuanced. If your diet is low in vegetables and fruits, then a greens powder could potentially fill in gaps in various vitamins/minerals you may be low in. However, a quality multivitamin could do the same thing. There are a number of potential issues with greens powders, but there are two problems that I see the most in medical practice that are the MOST problematic. First, supplements are not regulated in the US and many companies do not submi their products to undergo rigorous third party testing. This, in combination with the combo of ingredients that they put in their powders, can cause liver damage. This issue is not uncommon (PMID: 27677775) and I have had patient's labs come back with sky high liver enzymes, only to find out they are on a greens powder or a supplement (weight loss and "testosterone boosting" supplements are big offenders). We stop the supplement and frequently the liver enzymes normalize after! The 2nd issue is that greens powders can contain various herbs or high doses of vitamin K that can interact with presciption medications. This can be downright dangerous depending on the medication. So, this isnt to say that no one should use a greens powder, but it is a good idea to talk to your physician before starting a greens powder (or any supplement really)! Questions, comments, concerns???

This is NOT medical advice, always talk to your doctor before starting or changing a medication, supplement, or diet.

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