Be Aware of These Popular Herbal Remedies

Herbal remedies can be extremely powerful in tackling various diseases.

But be warned.

According to a new study from the University of Guelph’s Biodiversity Institute, you are at a 60 percent risk of getting completely different results than you expect.

And sometimes these herbal consequences can be lethal.

Almost 60 percent of herbal supplements investigated contained substances that were not listed in the ingredient list.

In one-third, the prime ingredient was replaced with a completely different product!

Almost 20 percent of the herbal supplements contained various unlisted fillers, such as wheat, soybeans, and rice.

The study investigated 12 companies that produce herbal supplements, and only 2 of them did not use any fillers, unlisted additives, or contaminants in their products (the authors did not, unfortunately, reveal which companies were good and bad).

Unlisted ingredients could pose serious health hazards to consumers. Various herbal supplements are not recommended for long-term use and could interfere with other health conditions and ingredients.

Moreover, there is a high risk for people with allergies, as some products were found to be contaminated with walnut leaves and gluten.

This may explain why some studies have “proved” various herbal remedies useless for conditions, even if it’s a well-known fact that the true herb actually works.

In the US, there is still very little control over these herbal products. They are considered a dietary supplement and, unlike medicines, do not need the approval of the FDA.

Good advice is to not only carefully examine the herbal product you buy but also to research very thoroughly the reputation of the company that produces these herbal supplements.

Oftentimes it’s better to invest in a good-quality organic product than a cheaper product that only provides false security.

Here are tips on how to tackle various diseases without drugs or herbs:

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

Type 2 diabetes

Arthritis