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Majority of herb users don’t follow evidence

Sales of herbal dietary supplements have skyrocketed by 100 percent in the United States during the last 10 years, but most people dont consider evidence-based indications before using them, as per a University of Iowa study published in this months Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Two-thirds of people who use herbs dont do so in accordance with scientific guidelines, as per the article. Meanwhile, sales of herbal supplements reached $18.8 billion in 2003, up 100 percent from $8.8 billion in 1994. Those sales are subject to minimal federal regulations……..

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    Majority of herb users don’t follow evidence

    Sales of herbal dietary supplements have skyrocketed by 100 percent in the United States during the last 10 years, but most people dont consider evidence-based indications before using them, as per a University of Iowa study published in this months Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Two-thirds of people who use herbs dont do so in accordance with scientific guidelines, as per the article. Meanwhile, sales of herbal supplements reached $18.8 billion in 2003, up 100 percent from $8.8 billion in 1994. Those sales are subject to minimal federal regulations……..

    Original post by Health news from medicineworld.org

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