Welcome to The ATP Project! In this episode, Nic and Steve navigate the complex and fascinating world of interactions between drugs, herbs, and nutrients. If you’ve ever wondered how medications work in the body, how natural supplements might amplify or hinder their effects, or why something as simple as grapefruit could impact your prescriptions, this episode has the answers.
Perfect for anyone taking medications, supplements, or both, Nic and Steve break down key concepts like drug metabolism, absorption, and excretion. They also explore specific herbs, nutrients, and foods—such as Ashwagandha, magnesium, and chamomile tea—and their potential to interact with common pharmaceuticals. With practical insights and real-world examples, this episode equips you to make more informed decisions about what you put into your body.
- 00:00:00 – Interactions with pharmaceuticals, herbs, and nutrients
- 00:04:43 – Understanding half-life
- 00:07:30 – Cytochrome P450 and drug metabolism
- 00:09:50 – Grapefruit and drug interactions
- 00:11:30 – Fiber’s impact on medication absorption
- 00:13:22 – Herbs and foods that influence drug absorption
- 00:16:59 – Herbs that affect drug transporters
- 00:18:17 – Synergistic and antagonistic effects of herbs and drugs
- 00:19:31 – Blood pressure medications and natural alternatives
- 00:25:03 – Managing drug excretion
- 00:31:36 – Immune-boosting herbs
- 00:32:57 – Herb and supplement spotlights: Ashwagandha, magnesium, fish oils, and more
- 00:48:32 – Be careful what you eat
- 00:56:44 – FAQs and wrap-up
