Overview
- A popular television doctor used Instagram to tell patients to inform their GP about any over-the-counter supplements they take.
- He warned that products often seen as ‘natural’ can still interact with prescribed drugs and produce unwanted effects.
- Dr Khan named specific examples patients should flag to clinicians, including magnesium, turmeric, St John's wort, collagen and other herbal remedies.
- The messages were reported by national media but did not include new clinical studies or formal guidance from health authorities.
- GPs are central to checking for interactions because supplements are regulated differently from medicines and may not appear on standard medication lists.