The answer is yes, providing the formula contains no Vitamin K, which can prevent the drug from working properly.

Capsules that vitamins and drugs are encased in from Vita Green are made purely from palm bark and therefore are 100% vegetarian. They are classified as foodstuffs and are not harmful to health. Their function is to prevent saliva reacting with the active components in the drug or supplement, and to protect the gastrointestinal tract from any irritating ingredients. If you suffer from indigestion problems, it is advisable to take the capsules after meals.

According to a recent clinical study, taking glucosamine supplements does not significantly affect glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Skin ages more quickly and is prone to wrinkles and freckles when it comes under attack from free radicals: scavenger molecules that result from sources including pollution and exposure to sunlight. Taking an antioxidant formula will help improve your skin’s defences against free radicals and give your complexion a glowing and radiant appearance.

Vitamin supplements usually work best when taken with a meal, to enable them to be fully absorbed by the body. Unless otherwise specified, fat-soluble vitamins should be taken before meals and water soluble vitamins should be taken after meals.

Children can benefit from the extra nutrients in chewable vitamins as soon as they are able to chew. Generally, it is advisable to give them low-dosage products that are specifically labeled as suitable for children. Once they reach the age of eight and weigh at least 80lbs, it is safe to give an adult dosage.

Vitamins are organic substances that are essential for the proper growth and functioning of the body. They are necessary in small amounts for normal chemical reactions (metabolism) inside the body. If the body is lacking in vitamins due to poor nutrition or a strict diet, for instance, it can cause certain diseases. Minerals and trace elements are inorganic nutrients that are required by the body for proper biochemical and physiological processes necessary for good health.

Multi-vitamins and minerals contain Vitamin B Complex, which is made of water-soluble vitamins. With the exception of Vitamin B6 and B12, any excess Vitamin B will be excreted in the urine after the body has absorbed the nutrients it needs, turning it a yellow colour. It is not an indication that anything is wrong.

Yes, but it is necessary to leave two to four hours between taking different medicines in order to prevent an interaction between drugs that may prevent them working properly or even endanger health.

Some herbs may harm the foetus or even lead to miscarriage, and should be avoided during pregnancy. Toxic or harsh medicines are absolutely contraindicated. Herbs that invigorate the flow of blood and dispel stasis should also be used with the utmost caution. Some tonifying herbs are actually useful to help prevent miscarriage. However, it is recommended all pregnant women consult a qualified Chinese Medicine Doctor before taking any medicine.

Tonifying herbs are used to correct a deficiency of some sort, such as a deficiency of blood or Qi. For different types of deficiency, different tonifying herbs may be prescribed. For example, Ginseng should be used to correct a Qi deficiency and Dang Gui should be used in cases of blood deficiency. Taking the incorrect medicine may result in symptoms such as nose bleeds or dizziness.

There is a common myth that all Chinese medicines are non-toxic and do not have any adverse effects. It is true that most Chinese herbs are mild and will not cause any adverse effects when taken in the recommended dose. However, there are a few toxic herbs that are sometimes used to relieve complicated health problems. Used improperly, they can cause severe side effects such as liver damage, kidney failure or irregular heartbeat. It is very important to follow the recommended guidelines when taking any medicine.

Every Chinese medicine has a recommended range of dosage, which is listed in the pharmacopoeia. All Chinese medicine supplements should carry the recommended dosage on the label. In most cases, these refer to adult dosages. People weighing less that 80lbs should reduce their dosage, while children should take between a quarter and half of the recommended adult dose.

Most of VitaGreen’s Chinese medicine preparations come in granule, capsule or tablet form, and need to be stored in a cool, dry place. Liquid medicines or teabags containing dry herbs are best kept in a refrigerator.

Chinese medicine formulas always contain several herbs that complement and assist each other. Herbs with similar functions can be used together to enhance their effects, for example Cortex Eucommiae (Du Zhong) and Fructus Psoraleae (Bu Gu Zhi) are used together to tonify the kidneys. In some cases, the main ingredient will be combined with subsidiary herbs that can enhance their effects. For example, Rheum palmatum (Da Huang) is a common laxative and Aurantii Fructus (Zhi Ko) is used with Da Huang to help increase bowel movement. Some herbs can help reduce the toxicity of other herbs, the most commonly used being Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Gan Cao).

Since the quality of TCM supplements can be affected by the preparation processes, it is important to choose supplements from a reliable manufacturer. Supplements should be chosen according to the individual’s health needs, based on the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Different kinds of Chinese herbs are work best taken at specific times of the day. Tonifying herbs should be taken on an empty stomach to allow the active ingredients to be easily absorbed. Herbs for curing flu or with those with irritating properties should be taken after a meal to protect the gastrointestinal tract. Herbs that calm the spirit should be taken several hours before bedtime. Some herbs, such as ginseng, are rich in antioxidants and can be very invigorating, so are best taken during the day in order to prevent sleep disturbances.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on the therapeutic principle of treating the root cause of disease, which is an imbalance of the body’s Yin and Yang forces, rather than killing specific pathogens or relieving symptoms. TCM is excellent for curing chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, however these diseases do take a longer time before an improvement is seen. Some Chinese herbs do produce very rapid results, however they should only be used as prescribed by a Chinese Medicine doctor and are not for home use.

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The Emperor Shen Nung is credited with being the originator of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) around the year 2838 BC, although scholars believe people started to use plants to cure diseases more than 5,000 years ago. Nei Jing, one of the oldest-known Chinese medical textbooks, was written over 2,000 years ago. According to the theory of TCM, the human body - like every material object in the universe - is believed to be made up of two opposing forces, yin and yang, as well as the humours of five elements: fire, water, wood, metal and earth. The interplay of these forces and elements causes all types of natural phenomena. In the human body, sickness is said to result from a lack of equilibrium between them. The purpose of medicine is therefore to effect a cure by restoring their balance. Unlike orthodox Western medicine, TCM treats patients in a holistic way. It takes both their physical and psychological conditions into account. While it regards healing disease as important, TCM also emphasises preventative medicine, maintaining the body's harmony to avoid disease. To diagnose a patient's illness, a TCM practitioner listens, looks at, smells and examines various parts of their body. Measuring the pulse is one important method of diagnosis. Each wrist is associated with three separate pulses. In these ways, the practitioner gains detailed information about the condition of internal organs and their energy levels. TCM uses a number of different healing methods. A medicine or combination of medicines rich in yin or yang or whichever of the five humours is lacking in the body can be prescribed to make up for the deficiency. The Peng Tso Kang Mu (Materia Medica), complied in the Ming Dynasty (AD1368 - 1644), describes nearly 2,000 different medicines; and more than 25,000 combinations of medicines are listed in TCM manuals. The medicines are classified into eight categories: roots, barks and husks, twigs and leaves, flowers, seeds and fruits, grasses, insects and miscellaneous. The last of these includes various parts and by-products of animals and aqueous creatures, as well as inorganic materials. However, around 95 per cent of Chinese medicines are derived from herbs. A patient usually receives the prescribed remedy from the practitioner, takes it home, boils it in water, and then drinks the resulting soup. Other major types of TCM include acupuncture and moxibustion, dietary therapy, breathing, massage and physical exercises. In recent years, TCM has become increasingly popular around the world, mainly as a result of growing interest in holistic medicine and natural methods of healing. Some academics in the West have also developed an interest in the subject, and they have sought ways to assess TCM and understand the reasons for its effectiveness. But this is not always easy, because TCM has a completely different theoretical framework from Western research methods, making it hard to evaluate. However, it has confirmed that many herbal remedies contain substances which are known to help cure the diseases for which they are usually prescribed. At the same time, modern pharmaceutical methods are increasingly being adopted to turn Chinese herbal remedies into granules, tablets and capsules. Besides being more convenient for patients to take than the soup-making method, such formulations can achieve a higher degree of efficacy because the ingredients can be made more concentrated and potent. Furthermore, stringent pharmaceutical-style monitoring of the quality and purity of both raw ingredients and the finished product can ensure higher standards of consistency and safety than traditional methods.