Q. Can I continue taking my usual supplements, like vitamins and Omega-3, while taking my diet herbal medicine?

I completely understand the feeling of being overwhelmed by the number of pills you have to take while trying to stay healthy. To put it simply, standard vitamins and Omega-3 supplements do not typically clash with Korean herbal medicine. However, there are a few key points we need to consider: ✓ Check for Ingredient Overlap: Diet herbal medicines already contain ingredients that boost metabolism. Taking high-dose supplements with similar effects could put unnecessary strain on your liver or kidneys. ✓ Timing of Dosage: Taking herbal medicine and supplements at the exact same time can lower the absorption rate. For maximum efficiency, it is best to maintain a gap of 1 to 2 hours between them. ✓ Current Physical Condition: Patients with 'Bi-heo' (脾虛), or weakened Spleen function resulting in poor digestive capacity, may experience bloating or indigestion if they take too many pills at once. In Traditional Korean Medicine, the priority is often to first clear out 'Eohyeol' (瘀血, stagnant blood) and 'Dameum' (痰飮, accumulated metabolic waste). If basic supplementation is excessive, it can occasionally hinder this metabolic flow. Experience shows that 'moderation' is the key to success. Please bring your supplement bottles or a written list during your next visit. I will review the ingredients individually to determine which ones you should continue and which ones you should pause for a while.