Listen in to our latest episode as Kristin chats with Josh Schiller, a Accredited Practicing Dietitian, about navigating the world of nutritional supplements and vitamins in pharmacy practice. Josh breaks down which products he would recommend, the key interactions between diet, vitamins, and prescription medicines that you need to know about and the age old question, do you really need that multi-vitamin.
From green leafy vegetables to food-drug interactions that can impact therapy outcomes, this episode will help you confidently guide your patients through the supplement aisle and beyond.
We also cover:
The Home enteral nutrition, or HEN program https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/networks/nutrition/resources/home-enteral
The Enhanced Primary Care Plan through Medicare
Discussing the best dietary sources of potassium
The many benefits of fibre
Processed meats, sodium and what does that mean for the classic ham and cheese toastie
Dietary implications of GLP-1 agonists and bariatric surgeries
The main micronutrient deficiencies of calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 and iron
Medications/medical conditions and dietary interactions/considerations
How clinicians can support patients with a vegan or vegetarian diet
Note - The name of the product Josh mentioned was "Tasteless Iron for Kids" from You and Yours.