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Precautionary measures before taking vitamins
Talk to a healthcare provider
Follow recommended dosages
Be aware of potential interactions:
Consider a diet Vitamins and supplements should be used to supplement a healthy diet, not replace it.
Consult a healthcare provider prior to taking any vitamin/supplement regimen, especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or are taking any medications.
Talk to a healthcare provider:
Taking too much of certain vitamins can be harmful, so it's important to follow the recommended dosages listed on the label or as directed by the healthcare provider.
Follow recommended dosages:
Some vitamins and supplements can interact with prescription medications or other supplements, so it's important to be aware of any potential interactions before taking them together
Be aware of potential interactions:
Consider a diet Vitamins and supplements should be used to supplement a healthy diet, not replace it. Make sure getting a balanced diet with a variety of
nutrient-rich foods
are agents that are used to prevent bacterial infections. It can either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Antibiotics
However, there has been a decrease in () caused by improper use of these medicines.
susceptibility, resistance
Antibiotic resistance has led to
higher medical costs, prolonged hospital stays, and increased mortality.
According to WHO, the world urgently needs to change the way it prescribes and uses antibiotics. Even if new medicines are developed, without behavior change, antibiotic resistance will remain a
major threat
Behavior changes must also include actions to reduce the spread of infections through
vaccination, hand washing, practicing safer sex, and good food hygiene.
One of the action plans endorsed by WHO, at theWorldHealth Assembly in May 2015 was tostrengthen
surveillance and research
The increasing incidence of drug resistant pathogens has drawn the attention of the pharmaceutical and scientific communities toward studies on the potential antimicrobial activity of () which are still used in traditional medicine in various countries.
plant-derived substances
are widely used in traditional medicine as a source.
Plant materials
Subsequently, plant resources are more available in developing countries for the treatment of different infections. In some countries, such as Asia and Africa, () of the population depends on traditional medicines for their healthcare, and more than () countries have regulations for herbal medicines.
80%, 100
he selection of raw material in the medicinal useofplants, are significant for the study of futuredrugsandbioactive chemical entities from
Natural sources
Consequently, researchers are taking a new look at natural
safe antibiotic alternatives.
Chemical substances of natural/synthetic origin that suppresses growth of, destroy microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, helminths, and viruses.
Antimicrobial
Medication that are used to treat bacterial infection
Antibiotic
It refers to the ability of an agent, such as a drug or chemical, to inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria without necessarily killing them.
Bacteriostatic
It refers to the ability of an agent, such as a drug or chemical, to kill bacteria directly.
Bactericidal
