Do You Use Herbs & Vitamins?

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I have recently began to take the new Nature Made RX Essentials daily supplement. There are several different kinds of these supplements available. Each one is made especially to be taken with RX medications. For example the supplement that is to be taken with Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec and other heartburn & acid reflux medications have the following ingredients in it: Vitamin D 100 IU Vitamin B 6 10 mg Folic Acid 400 mcg Vitamin B 12 200 mcg Calcium 120 mg I find it interesting that my Doctor or Pharmacist did not inform me that studies show that people who take heartburn or acid reflux medications over time may have decreased absorption of vitamin B 12. Vitamin B 6, B 12, and Folic Acid may reduce homocysteine levels which may help in maintaining bone health Studies also show that taking acid reflux or heartburn medications over time may lead to decreased absorption of calcium which along with vitamin D is critical for formation and maintenance of strong bones. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA but they have been found in studies. My questions: Why has the FDA not checked out these studies? Why did my Doctor or Pharmacist not tell me of the risks involved so I could take the necessary precautions? Do you take herbal supplements? Do you take vitamins?