Some herbs, supplements, and

vitamins also have potential side

effects. These substances aren’t
regulated by the government in
the same way that drugs are.
And, although many claim to be
“natural”, this doesn’t always
mean they’re safe.
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Here are some specific
dangers linked with
natural products:
 St. John’s Wort
- this herb is used
to Treat depression
but it can reduce how
effective some drugs
are. Among these are
certain cancer
medications,
immunosuppressants, and
antiretrovirals.
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The flowers are used to make liquid
extracts, pills, and teas. The
popular herbal therapy is often
used to ease symptoms of
depression. People have been using
St. John’s wort for centuries.
 Vitamin C
-if you take this
in high doses, it
could affect how
well chemotherapy
and radiation work
in treating cancer.

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alternative-medicine&ve
Chiropractic Treatment
- in very rare cases
where this natural
therapy has been
used on the spine,
its ended in a stroke.
More common side
effects, like headaches, are mild
and don’t last long.
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alternative-medicine&ve
 Normally, you should be able to
get all the nutrients you need from
a balanced diet. However,
supplements can provide you with
extra nutrients when your diet is
lacking or certain health conditions
trigger a deficiency (such as
 The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) doesn't even
determine whether dietary
supplements are effective before
they are shipped to market shelves