Share Your Herbal Supplement Use with Your Doctor

A recent study published in the Feb. 1 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that about 15 million Americans may be taking herbal remedies and/or vitamins that could be interacting with their heart medications. Researchers found that popular herbal supplements, such as St. Johns wort, ginkgo biloba, and garlic, can be dangerous if combined with medications for heart disease like digoxin, warfarin, and aspirin.