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Beware of Fake Herbal Remedies!
I recently read this article in the New York Times about how many herbal supplement are not always what they seem:
"Canadian researchers tested 44 bottles of popular supplements sold by 12 companies. They found that many were not what they claimed to be, and that pills labeled as popular herbs were often diluted — or replaced entirely — by cheap fillers like soybean, wheat and rice."
I can't say I am surprised by this and it is very clear to me that conscientious manufacturers, retailers and consumers need to be hyper vigilant when it comes to truth in labeling, quality of ingredients and labeling claims. Now, more than ever, it's important to know who you are buying from!
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