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Herbal Supplements - The Things You Need to Know Before Buying

Article Category: Pets

Author Name: Rae & Mark

Ginkgo to enhance memory. Echinacea to prevent colds. Flaxseed to reduce cholesterol. These are only some of the popular herbal remedies and the list goes on and on.

Botanicals or herbal supplements are not new. For many years, plants have been used for medicinal purpose. But, botanicals were not subjected to the scientific study and are not strictly controlled as medications. For instance, there is no need for the manufacturers of herbal remedies to get approval from the FDA before introducing the products on the market.

But some herbal remedies - as well as those products labeled as natural - have a drug-like effects that can be harmful. Thus, it is vital to do some research and investigate possible benefits and bad effects of herbal supplements before you buy. Make sure that you talk to your doctor, especially if you are taking other medications, pregnant or breastfeeding or have chronic health problems.

Rules for Dietary Supplements

FDA regulates herbal supplements but not as foods or as drugs. They belong to a category called dietary supplements. Below are the rules for dietary supplements:

FDA approval is not needed if a manufacturer wants to put dietary supplements on the market. Also, the makers can say that their products can help in providing the body requires, support health or are associated with body functions, if they have the supporting research and should include a disclaimer that the Food and Drug Authority has not evaluated the claim.

The makers of these supplements should follow GMP or good manufacturing practices to assure the public that the supplements have met quality standards and are processed continuously. Such regulations are implemented to make sure that the wrong ingredients and contaminants, like lead and pesticides and also make sure that the correct ingredients are added in the right amount.

The FDA's role is to monitor the safety of the supplements once it is on the market. If in case the FDA finds the product dangerous, it can take the necessary action against the distributor or manufacturer or both, and may issue a warning or require the product to be pulled out from the market.

These rules assure the public that the herbal supplements have met the standards and that the Food and Drug Authority have the power to remove the products from the market.

The rules will not serve as an assurance that the herbal supplements are safe for all the users. It's because there are some supplements that may contain active ingredients that can affect the body, these products can pose unexpected risks. For instance, consuming a combination of supplements or utilizing supplements along with prescribed drugs might result to a harmful, or even life-threatening results. Therefore, it is important that you talk with your doctor first before using the supplements.

The Food and Drug Authority requires the manufacturer to include the following on the labels of all the supplements:
- The brand name of the supplements
- The name and address of the makers or distributor
- The list of ingredients printed on the supplement facts panel or beneath it
- The amount of active ingredient, serving size.

If there is something that confuses you on the label, ask your pharmacist or doctor about it.

Keywords: herbal supplements, natural health, healthy eating, holistic health, natural remedies

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