The Solution to Finding Safe Supplements

Vitamin C for a cold; ginkgo to improve memory; bromelain for joint pain. The list of  well-known herbal remedies is quite extensive. Herbal supplements have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. However, these same supplements have not been exposed to scientific scrutiny and aren’t as strictly regulated as other medications. Manufacturers of herbal supplements should follow good production practices to ensure that supplements are processed consistently and meet quality standards, but meeting these standards prior to production and sale is not required. Though the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) for supplement manufacturers to follow, there is no regulating body to ensure these guidelines are being met. This, unfortunately, has led to some dishonest practices by many of supplement brands sold through mass retailers. Read More