What herbs and supplements can interact with pyruvate?

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  1. Natural Standard, The Authority on Integrative Medicine
     
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    Pyruvate may affect blood sugar by decreasing insulin response. Caution is advised when using herbs or supplements that may also lower blood sugar. Blood glucose levels may require monitoring, and doses may need adjustment.

    Pyruvate may cause low blood pressure. Caution is advised in patients taking drugs, herbs or supplements that lower blood pressure.

    Pyruvate may also interact with amino acids, anti-inflammatory herbs and supplements, cholesterol-lowering herbs and supplements, dihydroxyacetone, herbs and supplements for the skin, herbs and supplements that protect the heart, herbs and supplements that protect the liver, evening primrose oil, neuroprotective herbs and supplements, respiratory herbs and supplements, sleep-inducing herbs and supplements, sunflower oil, urea, weight loss herbs and supplements, and wheat germ oil.

    You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare provider. Natural Standard information does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

    Pyruvate may affect blood sugar by decreasing insulin response. Caution is advised when using herbs or supplements that may also lower blood sugar. Blood glucose levels may require monitoring, and doses may need adjustment.Pyruvate may cause low... More