Herbal supplements are not regulated by the FDA and may cause serious problems if medical and anesthesia providers do not know a patient is taking these products.

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The FDA regulates drugs and pharmaceuticals,but not dietary supplements,herbs,and home remedies.The manufacturers may include a disclaimer that the substance is not approved by the FDA,but yet promote their products as treatments for everything from baldness to weight loss.Although many are useful,many can cause harm when combined with modern drugs.

Herbal Supplements Are Not Regulated by the FDA and May