Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 2, 2010

Study reviews the drug interactions between cardiac medications and herbal products Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Source:

Hidden Dangers of Herbal Meds Reviewed

Reference:

Use of Herbal Products and Potential Interactions in Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases

Comment:

There is excellent web site that reviews the scientific evidence for the efficacy of herbal remedies from an independent assessment perspective. It also evaluates the quality and ingredients of many products in stores with respect to labelling accuracy and ingredient composition. The web site is consumerlab.com.

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