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Is It Safe To Take Acai100 While On Oxygen Support?
background: My 95 year old dad, has 2 heart valves leaking, one is a bio(pig) valve replaced 10 yrs ago... he is on oxygen now, and has been prescribed 3 inhalers of some sort... (I am 600 miles away and am catching up with details)...I think there is now concern about his throat or lungs or ? He has been on oxygen a few months now. A few weeks ago I got him some Acai100 (genisis brand) to supplement his nutritional requirements. He takes an ounce daily before eating. Question: I want to know if it will cause more harm than good? The benefits may be questionable, which is not an issue, but I certainly don t want this to add to his struggle. Thank you for your attention to my question. I look forward to your response.
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Hi,
It is important to consult with a healthcare professional regarding the use of supplements and medications. In general, it is important to inform your father's healthcare provider about all supplements and medications he is taking to ensure that they do not interfere with his current treatment plan.
Acai100 is a dietary supplement that contains acai berry extract and other ingredients, and there is limited scientific evidence to support its use in treating medical conditions. It is possible that taking Acai100 may interact with your father's current medications or worsen his respiratory symptoms. Therefore, it is important to consult with his healthcare provider before he takes any new supplements or makes changes to his current treatment plan.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
It is important to consult with a healthcare professional regarding the use of supplements and medications. In general, it is important to inform your father's healthcare provider about all supplements and medications he is taking to ensure that they do not interfere with his current treatment plan.
Acai100 is a dietary supplement that contains acai berry extract and other ingredients, and there is limited scientific evidence to support its use in treating medical conditions. It is possible that taking Acai100 may interact with your father's current medications or worsen his respiratory symptoms. Therefore, it is important to consult with his healthcare provider before he takes any new supplements or makes changes to his current treatment plan.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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