An herbal remedy caused the death of CA congressman’s wife | Ars Technica

Like many herbal remedies, white mulberry is said to be useful in treating a wide variety of health conditions—with little to no evidence. The most common is diabetes. Studies have suggested that the tree, native to China, contains anti-diabetic compounds that can lower blood glucose levels in diabetic mice. But white mulberry is also said to help with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, weight loss, the common cold, joint pain, and arthritis, among other conditions.

While many questions remain about McClintock's case, it highlights the long-standing problem that vitamins, herbs, and minerals in the US are not rigorously tested for safety and efficacy by the Food and Drug Administration like medicines. The FDA also has limited abilities to monitor and track the tens of thousands of supplements on the market.

Another reason to avoid those obscure supplements and herbal remedies. It's deadly.
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https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/an-herbal-remedy-caused-the-death-of-ca-congressmans-wife/