Know these facts before taking any supplements

When taking supplements consider the following:

1. There may be side effects;

2. There may be adverse reactions from interaction with other herbs or drugs;

3. Controlling dosage and purity can be a problem with herbs;

4. They may be unnecessary and, while not harmful, of no benefit;

5. Natural doesn’t imply beneficial or harmless;

6. Although some supplements contain useful drugs, they may not be suitable for self-medication because optimal control of some medical conditions should be tailored to individual risk factors and be medically monitored; and

7. There is always the possibility that there is a safer, more reliable, and cheaper alternative available.