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djean111

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3. You know what was unethical and dangerous?

Reply to HuckleB (Original post)

Mon Nov 4, 2013, 09:55 AM

Nov 2013

Prempro.

Prempro - Higher Risk of Cancer, Heart Attack, Stroke and Alzheimers
http://www.drugrecalls.com/prempro.html

I didn't take anything at all for menopause symptoms, because thank goodness for the internet!, but backed against a wall I would choose black cohosh.

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Herbal Supplements Are Often Not What They Seem [View all] HuckleB Nov 2013 OP

It doesn't make sense that supplements aren't regulated A Little Weird Nov 2013 #1

du rec. xchrom Nov 2013 #2

You know what was unethical and dangerous? djean111 Nov 2013 #3

A red herring followed by an anecdote. HuckleB Nov 2013 #4

There are two problems here that shouldn't be confused - hedgehog Nov 2013 #5

They should. HuckleB Nov 2013 #6

With bulk sources for most of these supplements coming from China, MineralMan Nov 2013 #7

I agree! RSmith320 Nov 2013 #8

If you eat well, you may not need any. HuckleB Nov 2013 #9

Interesting read. Thanks! RSmith320 Nov 2013 #10

More on the topic: How weak regulation leads to fake and contaminated herbal supplements HuckleB Nov 2013 #11

it really is an FTC matter Celebration Nov 2013 #12

Or, when it comes to health care, we make them prove it from the get go. HuckleB Nov 2013 #13

lol Celebration Nov 2013 #14

You're response certainly makes no sense. HuckleB Nov 2013 #15