Minerals and Herbs Articles
Ignoring the long history of successful traditional supplement use and the numerous health problems consumers risk every day from over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, Consumer Reports recently published an article criticizing the lack of nutritional and herbal supplement regulation (2004;69:12–7). Making several false or misleading claims, the authors single out 12 “dangerous” supplements, referring to them as the “dirty dozen,” and calling for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban them; however, their recommendations are based on theoretical dangers or on reported reactions given without contextual details that would clarify whether the supplement alone was to blame. Weighing the relatively rare occurrences of toxicity against potential benefits, banning these herbs is an inappropriate conclusion. While it is important to educate and warn consumers about possible hazards of supplement use, it is equally important to recognize their unique medicinal qualities and their relative safety in comparison with the medications that they might replace. Read More . . .
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Ginkgo May Help Tough-To-Treat Skin Condition
By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
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Curcumin May Benefit Liver Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Potassium Iodide: When Not to Use It
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Ancient Herb for Modern Epidemic
By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD
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Combating Iron Deficiency
By Jane Hart, MD
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Butterbur - A Step Forward in Healthy Heads
By Jayson Kroner
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Potassium Benefits Both Bone and Blood Vessel Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Magnesium Improves Quality of Life for Asthmatics
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Prebiotics Help Magnesium Absorption in Teenagers
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Research Shows Chamomile Helps Anxiety
By Jessica Patella, ND
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Despite Supplement Use, Americans Still Not Getting Enough Calcium
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Gingko Biloba Shows Promise for Vitiligo
By Patrick Massey, MD, PHD
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A Review of Herbs and Supplements for Anxiety
By Jessica Patella, ND
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Could Potassium Lower the Risk of Stroke?
By Jessica Patella, ND
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Curcumin for Liver Health
By Jessica Patella, ND
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Study Suggests How Selenium Maintains Prostate Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Study Discovers How Capsaicin Helps Blood Pressure Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Selenium May Help Throat and Stomach Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Study Suggests Zinc May Help Heart Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Zinc Found to Improve Mood in Women
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Zinc Deficiencies a Global Concern
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Selenium Found to Help Skin Health
By Greg Arnold, DC
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Natural Not Always Best, Say Scientists
By Neil Levin, CCN
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Lemon Balm Seen to Improve Memory Powers
By Patrick Massey, MD, PHD
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Ephedra-Free Energy Products - Quality Control and Safety Concerns
By Neil Levin, CCN
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Ginseng Might be More Beneficial than Previously Thought
By Patrick Massey, MD, PHD
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What's the Most Popular Form of Medicine in the World?
By Patrick Massey, MD, PHD
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