Prohibited Drugs, Supplements, and Herbs Before Surgery

Supplements and vitamins that should not be used before surgery

If you are going to have surgery, your doctor will give you a specific diet. Most importantly, they will advise you to never take certain supplements and vitamins before surgery. Even for minor surgeries, changes to your diet are beneficial because there are somefoodsthat can increase bleeding and surgical complications.

Banned vitamins before surgery

Although vitamin supplements are generally healthy, some should be stopped before surgery. Specifically, you should avoid certain vitamins that affect blood clotting ability.

There are also concerns about some supplements and vitamins that may interact with medications you are taking, affecting your cardiovascular health and the effects ofanesthesiawhich are usually negative changes.

For example, vitamin E is anutrientthat acts as an antioxidant, maintains a healthy immune system, and supports cardiovascular health, but high doses of vitamin E may increase the risk of bleeding during surgery, especially if vitamin K levels are low in the individual.

Doctors recommend not to take vitamin C before surgery because it can increase bleeding and lead to problems likehigh blood pressureand even avoid foods high in vitamin C.

Some experts also suggest never taking vitamin C before surgery because it may interact with some medications like antiviral drugs, leading to blood thinning and resulting in excessive bleeding.

Supplements you should avoid before surgery

Many supplements can have negative side effects during and after surgery, which you will learn about here.

1. Ephedra is an appetite suppressant that negatively affects blood pressure and causes changes inheart rate.
2. Ginkgo is a cognitive enhancement supplement that increases the risk of bleeding.
3. Ginsengis also a cognitive supplement that raises the risk ofpalpitationsand bleeding.
4. Kava, a stress-relieving supplement, may cause problems with anesthesia.The St. John’s Wort supplement, an anti-stress and antidepressant,
5. enhances sleep quality but may have negative effects on anesthesia.Valerian helps with sleep but negatively affects anesthesia.In addition to these, avoid certain medications like anti-platelet drugs, blood thinners, and anti-inflammatories.
6. Banned herbs before surgery
7. You should also avoid the following herbal materials:

Garlic

Yew

• Pepper
• Black edible mushroom
• Cumin
• Evening primrose oil
• Ginger
• Grape seed extract
• Onion
• Turmeric
• Herb
• Milk thistle
• Fatty acidOmega 3
• or polyunsaturated fatty acidSometimes doctors recommend that you continue taking your medications with adjustments to your diet, which are very important. Otherwise, it might interact with your medications.Surgery, Medications, and Diet

A 2013 study concluded that many plants and supplements may have negative and harmful interactions with certain medications.

Foods like cabbage, chamomile, ginger, garlic, fenugreek,

turnip

and turmeric can cause these negative effects.Garlic,onion

and turmeric and their polyphenols may interact with pre-operative medications and cause numerous side effects.Takingfish oil

before surgeryTaking fish oil before surgery can complicate conditions, which is why it is recommended not to consume it. Of course, it has many benefits but it is never recommended before surgery.Tablets

Banned vitamins before surgery