When Choosing A
Vitamin & Mineral Company, Use Only Those That Meet All
The FDA and GMP Regulations. ASK Them For Proof!
A friend of mine wrote:
Recently, I wanted to take a mild
antidepressant, and a friend suggested St. John's Wort.
I took it for several weeks. I think it may have had a
positive effect on my depression, but I began
experiencing positional vertigo when doing such simple
things as turning over in bed or reaching for an article
of clothing on a shelf above my head. I asked a doctor
relative of mine about this, and he asked me what in my
life I was doing differently. I told him about the St.
John's Wort, and he suggested I stop taking it. I did as
he suggested and the positional vertigo symptoms abated
completely.
Conclusion:
I believe there IS a place for
non-traditional medicine. But the medical profession's
criticism of the things that one can purchase in a
health food store is that none of the supplements and
other merchandise are regulated by the FDA, and I think
my personal experiences are proof that one has to be
very cautious in using unregulated substances.
My comments:
It is very unfortunate
that this has happened, but it is the classic example of
why you must do some serious research when choosing
supplements. Given the right kind of St. John's Wort, it
is said to be very helpful for mild and medium
depression. It may be difficult and time-consuming to do
research, but checking will allow you to ask questions
about side effect and interactions concerning your other
meds. Call the 1 800 number on the bottle. Ask for proof
that they meet FDA regulations and follow Good
Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Who is on their research
team designation-wise? We all want "natural" products,
but did you know that anyone can label their products
"natural" if they contain even as little as 4% natural
ingredients? The rest can be anything. Once you have
found a company that you feel you can trust, STAY with
their products. If at all possible, avoid using one of
this and one from another manufacturer.
June 16/02
Karin.
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Karin Henderson British Columbia, Canada (604) 463 8666
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