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MineralMan

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7. With bulk sources for most of these supplements coming from China,

Reply to HuckleB (Original post)

Tue Nov 5, 2013, 09:44 AM

Nov 2013

there's good reason to be concerned. Since there is no way for consumers to check the actual contents, there are risks of taking some supplement that may have an ingredient in it that has effects that may not be desirable.

And China is the source for most herbal ingredients for all supplement companies.

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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