Herbal supplements and their side effects: Here's how to stay safe
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The recent death of the wife of a GOP lawmaker from California highlights the great care that should be taken with the use of herbal supplements, according to doctors and nutritionists.
"Always talk to your doctor about herbal supplements before trying them." Deirdre Reilly is a senior editor, lifestyle, with Fox News Digital.
Attractively packaged and promising a world of health benefits, many of the herbal supplements available on the market are extremely potent, say doctors and nutritionists — and should be taken with care and medical advice.
Americans spend $35 billion a year on herbal supplements, vitamins and minerals, according to Preventative Medicine Reports.
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