Substances sold as dietary supplements:see page 257 of text

• First, what is organic? FDA may soon impose regulations.

• Are herbs automatically safe?

  • 50% of prescription medications derived from plants (25% directly)

• Herbs can be dangerous:

  • ephedrine
  • Ma huang

• Herbs can be beneficial:

  • See page 452, table 11-10, in text

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