Herbal Dietary Supplement Glossary

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Herbal Dietary Supplement Glossary

Version 6 September 2009 Special thanks to Marius- Brabete

Dietary supplements are often part of people’s health regimen. Being healthy includes making wise choices. This means knowing what goes into your body. If you take an herb or herbal blend, do you know what you are taking? This glossary provides information on some popular supplements.

This information is not intended as medical advice or endorsement of the use of dietary supplements. Always talk to your medical provider before taking any herbs or supplements. All herbs, drugs, and other substances have potential side effects. Allergic reactions have been reported for nearly every herb, sometimes with life-threatening consequences. If you suspect you are having an allergic reaction or other serious side effect, stop the substance and seek immediate medical advice. If you have trouble breathing or feel faint, call 911.

If you are scheduled for a medical or surgical procedure, particularly if anesthesia will be used, or plan to undergo chemotherapy, report supplement use to your medical provider. You may need to stop supplement use for a week or more since many supplements interfere with anesthesia and/or blood clotting.

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