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    Herbal Supplements: Regulation and Safety Aspects

    Sunil Kumar1★, Dinesh Kumar1, Om Prakash1★ Corresponding author

    1. 1Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra-136119.

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    Sunil Kumar

    Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra-136119.

    sunilmadhuban@yahoo.com

    Volume 3, Issue 10 · pp. 65–66 · PUBLISHED 2007 · DOI:

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    ABSTRACT

    Many people all over the world use herbal supplements but there is no strict regulation on these products. Before 1994, these were regulated as food and were evaluated for safety before being launched into the market for consumer purchase. In 1994, Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) was passed which weakened the FDA and allowed the distribution herbal supplements without testing their efficacy and toxicity. Currently, there are many agencies, which are working on the regulation of these products. Herbal supplements may also cause toxic reactions. So, people should be aware about the safety and adverse effects of these products.

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      Kumar, S., Kumar, D., & Prakash, O. (2007). Herbal Supplements: Regulation and Safety Aspects. Pharmacognosy Magazine, 3(10), 65–66.