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Herbal supplements are very popular today, but they may not be for everyone.
There are also notes from doctors and nutritionists.
Doctors and nutritionists say many of the herbal supplements on the market are very powerful, with promises of health benefits in attractive packaging.
According to the Preventive Medicine Report, Americans spend $35 billion annually on herbal supplements, vitamins and minerals.
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Key Case: Lori McClintock, 61, the wife of California Republican Rep. Tom McClintock, died in December after suffering “adverse effects” from taking a white mulberry leaf herbal supplement. died in
The specific cause of death was “dehydration due to gastroenteritis caused by ingesting white mulberry leaves.”
Lori McClintock “was found unresponsive in her husband’s locked residence” — and the day before her death, “she complained of an upset stomach,” the coroner’s report said. .
No suspicious situations were found.
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As WebMd.com points out, people “commonly use white mulberry for diabetes.”
They also say it’s used for high cholesterol and high blood pressure, the common cold, and many other conditions, but “there’s not enough scientific evidence to support these uses.”
Health professionals have considered whether people should take over-the-counter herbal remedies and supplements, and if so, what precautions they should take.
Jenny Champion, a registered dietitian and personal trainer in Red Bank, New Jersey, told Fox News Digital in an email.
“If you put anything in your body in moderate to high doses on a regular basis, you need solid research to back up your health claims,” she added.
“Always consult your doctor before trying any herbal supplements.”
“Everything you eat and drink” is not processed by “your body’s filter, the liver.”
Champion also notes that herbs can interfere with certain medications by “increasing or decreasing the effectiveness of prescriptions.”
Either way, “results can be fatal. Always consult your doctor before trying any herbal supplements.”
Dr. Taylor Arnold is a registered dietitian and nutritionist in Gilbert, Arizona and shares information on his website, GrowingIntuitiveEaters.com.
In an email to Fox News Digital, she told Fox News Digital that when considering supplements, it’s best to “use trusted brands that have been third-party tested and adhere to good manufacturing practices called GMP.” said.
She continues, “Research examining the purity of herbal supplements often finds that they are mislabeled or contain substances that are not listed on the label.
“It’s always a good idea to consult your doctor if you’re taking any herbal supplements,” Arnold said, noting that “many supplements interfere with medications or are contraindicated in certain medical conditions.” said.
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It warned that “safety data regarding herbal supplements in pregnancy and children are very limited,” and advised people to “take special precautions in this population or avoid them altogether.”
“The placebo effect is very strong and applies to everyone,” she says. “This could play a role in many supplements, not just herbs.