Herbal supplements

If you are going to take herbal supplements, it´s worth noting that they are not normally controlled by regulatory agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the European Medicines Agency (EMA). This makes it difficult to know exactly what they contain. Always talk to your doctor before you start taking any herbal supplements, and never use herbal therapies without their advice.

Some herbal supplements should be avoided as they can alter the way your liver works and affect the way your blood clots. On the other hand, some herbal supplements are said by some to be beneficial although there is very little evidence to support this. The healthcare professionals at your Haemophilia Centre can provide you with a complete list of favourable/harmful herbal supplements.