Complementary Medicine Interactions Guide

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The Post-Antibiotic Effect on the Gut Microbiome
10 July 2024

The Post-Antibiotic Effect on the Gut Microbiome

While preserving a diverse and abundant gut microbiome is essential for health, antibiotics cannot and should not be avoided when required. Awareness of the health implications of antibiotic use is ...

Proton Pump Inhibitors Associated with Low levels of Magnesium
01 July 2024

Proton Pump Inhibitors Associated with Low levels of Magnesium

Given the widespread use of PPIs and increasing concern regarding long-term use, individual assessment of requirements is important to ensure appropriate dose and duration. Additionally, monitoring of nutrient status is ...

CoQ10 Supplementation with Statin Prescribing
18 June 2024

CoQ10 Supplementation with Statin Prescribing

Statins reduce lipids and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by inhibiting the production of hydroxyl-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, a rate-limiting enzyme in the mevalonate pathway for cholesterol production. However, it ...

Ozempic administration for weight loss
04 June 2024

Ozempic and the Obesity Epidemic

Obesity is a complex chronic disease significantly impacting global health. Anything that can help manage this global crisis is encouraging, however, the potential unknown risks of long-term Ozempic administration for ...

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Immunity Guide

Immunity Guide

Based on the mechanisms of action of viruses, Blackmores Institute has developed six key criteria to identify the most important nutrients and ingredients for immune system health.

Introduction to Complementary Medicine

Immune Whitepaper

Learn about herbal medicines and supplements to support immune function, and the prevention and treatment of respiratory tract infections.

Introduction to Complementary Medicine

Condition fact sheets

Our condition fact sheets contain evidence-based recommendations for managing common conditions with complementary medicines.

Introduction to Complementary Medicine

Ingredient fact sheets

Learn how to use key complementary medicine ingredients, recommended doses, and how they work to treat various health conditions.