You can have an empowered discussion with your doctor about your supplement choices, and, you can both feel good about it. Don’t put your doctor in the awkward situation of advising you on something she may know little about. Help your doctor to partner with you.
The old way = “Doctor, is it alright for me to take this supplement?”
If your doctor doesn’t know what Cordyceps sinensis is then she may just say NO ‘to be safe’. That you means you end up missing out on all the great benefits of smart supplementation.
New way = tell your doctor that you are truly motivated to take responsiblity for your own health and ask them to work with you to monitor the effects of the supplements you have decided to take. Share your research with them. If they have knowledge to share about your supplement — let them volunteer it – don’t expect it from them.
Real life example ………sometimes, people that take blood thinners are told not to eat green leafy vegetables because it might add to the blood thinning effect of their prescription. That’s not sensible. They lose out on the countless health benefits of their veggies and have to deal with drug side-effects. Ask your doctor to adjust your prescription drugs to work with your new healthy life choices (diet, exercise) and supplement program — not the other way around.
You should not be adjusting to prescription drugs — they should be adjusted to work for you. Give your doctor literature and ingredient lists and ask them if they would be willing to talk with your Naturopathic Doctor or Nutritionist about any concerns they have.
Do your research — get expert advice and opinion — then make up your own mind.
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