Nutrition, Supplements and their Interaction with Drugs in Diets for the Prevention and Treatment of Diseases
Journal
Haya: The Saudi Journal of Life Sciences
Date Issued
2026-01-17
Author(s)
Ramova, Elizabeta Popova
DOI
10.36348/sjls.2026.v11i01.004
Abstract
The promotion of healthy eating and physical activity is part of the prevention and treatment of diseases in modern
medicine. The aim of our research was to study the clinical principles in compiling a diet for patients who are already on
drug therapy for a diagnosed disease, guided by the principle of healthy eating. Material and method: we conducted a
study motivated by personal experiences on the interaction of drugs and nutrients in diets prescribed for healthy eating in
certain diseases, with a special aspect of anticoagulant therapy. The basic principle of the protocol should include the
underlying disease, medications for the same, past diseases with a deficit of certain organs in function and an assessment
of the existing diet and supplements to prevent drug interactions. Results: More than 30% of people take supplements on
their own. Knowledge of the interaction of drugs with supplements and nutrients with medications is of crucial importance
for preventing the consequences of their synergistic or antagonistic interaction, of which bleeding is the key and most
dangerous. Discussion: Modern management of patients in the perioperative period is crucial to avoid bleeding or
thrombosis. The medical team takes into account all possible risks, based on the clinical examination, blood laboratory and
possible drug interactions, but there is not always available data on the patients' supplementary therapy, which may be a
risk. Conclusion: When recommending the consumption of supplements and diet for a given disease, the possible
interaction of the drug and the condition of the organs that may be damaged should be taken into account.
Keywords: Diet, Supplements, Medications, Interaction.
medicine. The aim of our research was to study the clinical principles in compiling a diet for patients who are already on
drug therapy for a diagnosed disease, guided by the principle of healthy eating. Material and method: we conducted a
study motivated by personal experiences on the interaction of drugs and nutrients in diets prescribed for healthy eating in
certain diseases, with a special aspect of anticoagulant therapy. The basic principle of the protocol should include the
underlying disease, medications for the same, past diseases with a deficit of certain organs in function and an assessment
of the existing diet and supplements to prevent drug interactions. Results: More than 30% of people take supplements on
their own. Knowledge of the interaction of drugs with supplements and nutrients with medications is of crucial importance
for preventing the consequences of their synergistic or antagonistic interaction, of which bleeding is the key and most
dangerous. Discussion: Modern management of patients in the perioperative period is crucial to avoid bleeding or
thrombosis. The medical team takes into account all possible risks, based on the clinical examination, blood laboratory and
possible drug interactions, but there is not always available data on the patients' supplementary therapy, which may be a
risk. Conclusion: When recommending the consumption of supplements and diet for a given disease, the possible
interaction of the drug and the condition of the organs that may be damaged should be taken into account.
Keywords: Diet, Supplements, Medications, Interaction.
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