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Supplements Under Attack, Part 1

NY State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman orders Target, Walmart, Walgreens and GNC to pull ginkgo biloba, St. John’s Wort, ginseng and echinacea house brands. Allegation is that “pills contained nothing more than fillers such as asparagus, rice and houseplants.” Should consumers be concerned? Mark Blumenthal, Executive Director of the American Botanical Council (www.Herbalgram.com) weighs in with a balanced critique of the testing methods used by the AG’s office. Are supplements “unregulated” as many press reports argue? Do we need more government oversight of the supplement industry? How can supplement buyers make sure they get what they pay for? Should ingredients from China be avoided? Click HERE for part 2.

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