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Health | Herbal Supplements Can Be Harmful
John M. Allen argues in the following viewpoint that herbal supplements are potentially hazardous to human health. He contends that many herbs cause hepatitis and other liver problems, cataracts, and cancer. Moreover, according to Allen, herbal supplements are not subjected to the same rigorous tests as are pharmaceutical drugs, so consumers of herbal remedies risk ingesting inappropriate dosages or impure products. Allen maintains that consumers should be aware of the serious risks associated with herbal supplements. Allen is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at...
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- Introduction
- What Factors Pose the Greatest Health Risks and Benefits?
- Are Exercise and Weight Loss Treatments Beneficial?
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Are Alternative Therapies Beneficial?
- Chapter 3 Preface
- Alternative Therapies Are Beneficial
- Alternative Therapies Are Harmful
- Homeopathic Remedies Are Effective
- Homeopathic Remedies Are Ineffective
- Herbal Supplements Are Beneficial
- Herbal Supplements Can Be Harmful
- Religious Faith Is Associated with Good Health
- Religious Faith Has Not Been Proven to Promote Good Healt
- Periodical Bibliography
- How Can Government Policies Promote Good Health?
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