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Editor's note: Something "natural" does not mean that it is safe. We all know that poisonous mushroom, cigarettes, cocaine are all natural products. Most pills sold in 'health' food stores are also made in a factory. Pills do not grow on a tree. For the truly natural products, try the supermarket vegetable department.

What physicians need to know

bulletAntioxidant supplements to prevent heart disease - Jan 2000 Post Medicine
bulletAlternative Therapies: Part I. Depression, Diabetes, Obesity - AFP Sept 2000
bulletSafety, Communication issue of Alternative Medicine - ACP June 99
bulletWhat is complimentary Medicine - BMJ - Sept 99

Diet supplement

bulletDietary Supplement Adverse Reactions & Interactions:
2000 Update - MaMahonMed
bulletUpdate on Vitamin Supplement in CVD & stroke AFP Oct 2000
bulletHerbal 'Health' Product - a review of commonly used Herbal products including Ginkgo - American Family Physician
bulletHerbal remedies - adverse effects & drug interactions - AFP March 99

More reliable source of information

bulletRosenthal Center - Columbia University
bulletUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Complimentary Integrative Medicine
bulletFDA Guide to dietary supplement - revised Jan 1999

Other sites

bulletQuack watch website - information on questionable treatments

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