Many herbal supplements are not only worthless but manifest dangerous effects.
Everyone agrees that when products are not only bogus but actually injurious, such as herbal supplements laced with anabolic steroids or amphetamines, regulatory action is appropriate.
One woman listed the accessories she invested in: a special "Boppy" nursing pillow, a rocking chair, nursing bras, a pump, and herbal supplements (rumored to enhance milk supply).
As they age, they will continue to spend money on items that make them feel healthy and youthful, such as trips to spas, Botox treatments, hair colorants and healthy foods like the so-called nutraceuticals: herbal teas and supplements added to everything you eat.
Be sure to talk with your doctor before taking any herbal treatments or dietary supplements for menopausal symptoms.
The World Anti-Doping Agency said it doesn't monitor supplements or herbal remedies.
Earlier this week the International Amateur Athletic Federation, in conjunction with UK Athletics, set up a research project to investigate the role of food supplements and herbal preparations in doping.
The Food and Drug Administration does not test the ingredients or safety of all herbal products and nutritional supplements before they appear in stores, as it does with prescription drugs.
Make a complete list of what you're taking, including nonprescription drugs, supplements, and herbal medicines.
Most of the stimulating supplements are derived from the herbal plant ma huang, and often also contain caffeine derived from guarana.
Rippe said it's difficult to quantify exactly how much more concentrated the supplement is compared to foods, but he said the supplements are "consistent with" supplements that have been used by in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years.
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