Psychosomatics. 2001 Jul-Aug; 42(4): 285-99.

Non-herbal nutritional supplements-the next wave: a comprehensive review of risks and benefits for the C-L psychiatrist.

Crone C, Gabriel G, Wise TN.

Department of Psychiatry, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA 22046, USA.

The continuing popularity of complementary medicine has led to the frequent appearance of new products in the marketplace. Non-herbal supplements are now a popular choice for patients seeking relief from a variety of medical conditions. As with herbal medicines, there are concerns about the safety of these products in those with physical illness. Clearly, consultation-liaison psychiatrists will encounter patients using non-herbal products or inquiring about them. This article seeks to provide knowledge about the risks and benefits of non-herbal supplements that consultation-liaison psychiatrists are likely to encounter.