Top-Selling Herbal Supplements

Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals in all practice settings the knowledge necessary to increase their understanding of the most popular herbal supplements and to better counsel patients regarding their use.

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

• Describe characteristics of both the supplement market and some top-selling herbal supplements.
• Discuss the evidence for and safety considerations regarding the use of elderberry, apple cider vinegar (ACV), echinacea, and ashwagandha for common indications.
• Outline evidence for and common adverse effects of turmeric.
• Review special considerations related to the use of elderberry, turmeric, ACV, echinacea, and ashwagandha.

About the Author/Presenter 
Chelsey McIntyre, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist who specializes in drug information, literature analysis, and medical writing. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics from the University of California, Davis. She then went on to complete her PharmD at Creighton University, followed by a clinical residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Dr. McIntyre held the position of Drug Information and Policy Development Pharmacist at CHOP until her move to Washington state in 2017, after which she spent the next six years as a clinical editor for Natural Medicines, a clinical reference database focused on natural products and alternative therapies. She continues to create rigorous professional analysis and patient education materials for various publications while also practicing as a hospital pharmacist. Her professional interests include provider and patient education, as well as the application of evidence-based research to patient care.

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals 
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE 
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details): 
Counselor, Dental AGD Code: 149, Nursing, Physician, Psychology, Social Work

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