Extreme cases when ingredients in herbal supplements cause severe side effects are unusual. But dietary supplements have long raised safety worries, with high-profile examples including ephedra, the herbal weight-loss treatment pulled from the U.S. market in 2004 after it was tied to heart problems and strokes. Some doctors continue to ...
When used properly, many herbal supplements may be safe and possibly beneficial to health. However, a few natural supplements can cause life-threatening problems or dangerous interactions with medications. Natural doesn't always mean safe when it comes to herbal supplements, according to the Mayo Clinic Health Newsletter. The newsletter covers some of ...


