Which of the following contributes to lack of standardization in the potency of herbal supplements? Select all that apply.

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The potency of herbal supplements can vary due to several factors: the specific species of plant used, as different species may have different levels of active ingredients; the part of the plant used, since different parts (leaves, roots, stems) can contain varying amounts of the active compounds; the time of harvest, as the concentration of active ingredients can fluctuate depending on the season or maturity of the plant; and the storage conditions, which can affect the degradation or preservation of the supplement's active components. The inclusion of heavy metals (C) is a contamination issue rather than a direct factor in the standardization of potency.

Which of the Following Contributes to Lack of Standardization in the Potency