Misky, sounds like you are thinking this through, and great that you have a MD who is open to your health care preferences. Just keep in mind that his database can only include known reported interactions, and more importantly, he can only look up ingredients that are on the label, which may or may not conform to what is in the bottle.
"Of the first 571 supplements tested by one program, ConsumerLab.com, did not contain the amount of the product stated on the label, were contaminated, or did not dissolve properly! Ginseng from 22 companies was tested and only 9 products passed. Eight products contained unacceptable levels of both quintozene and hexachlorobenzene. Hexachlorobenzene is a probable human carcinogen and has been banned from food crops throughout the world. Quintozene is a potential carcinogen that is considered toxic to various organs and is generally not allowed for use on food products in the U.S. Two products contained lead above the acceptable level (3 micrograms per daily serving). Seven products had less than the required concentration of ginsenosides (the active ingredient). Their main ingredient? Sawdust!"
There are now a few organizations that do issue certificates verifying the accuracy of supplement labels. These organizations seem to be independant and being sure your supplement is certified would seem to be a worthwhile endeavor.
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