Millions of people take herbal supplements every day. Do you?
Do you have any idea about which ones really are safe and which are not? Do you know how you can find out?
One good source of information about herbal supplements is the Herbal Safety website, run by the UTEP-UT Austin Cooperative Pharmacy Program. The website has a wealth of reliable information for consumers of herbal products. The information on the website is offered in both English and Spanish.
In addition to fact sheets on all the most commonly used herbs, the website features articles aimed at 'special populations.' For example, reports in this section give guidance on which herbal supplements should be avoided by pregnant and lactating women, or by those about to have surgery.
The website also provides a search feature that you can use to quickly find information on a specific herb.
If you are a consumer of herbal supplements, do visit the Herbal Safety website. You may be surprised at how much you didn't know about the herbal products you take as supplements.
For lots more information you can trust about herbal supplements and vitamins:
- Dietary Supplements - MedlinePlus
- Dietary and Herbal Supplements - National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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