Herbs such as St. Johns Wort and ginkgo are being used more and more by consumers these days. In fact, about 1 out of 5 adults use them. Experts are now warning consumers that they might not be getting exactly what they think they are buying due to a lack of herbal regulations. Despite complaints, supplements are still being regulated like foods instead of drugs so they have different safety and effectiveness rules.
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