Explain Potential Effect of Nutrient and Drug Interaction?
The extent of the effects of any food and drug interaction call varies. Potential effects depend on the dose and the form in which the drug is taken (pill, liquid, etc.). It also varies with an individual's age, sex, body weight, nutritional status and specific medical condition. The number of potential rood and drug interactions is almost limitless. Interaction problems most often occur with the use of diuretics, oral antibiotics, anti- coagulant (blood-thinning) drugs, anti-hypertensive drugs, thyroid and sodium com- pounds, and alcohol.