Supplements, herbs, aromatherapy – Americans are estimated to spend billion annually on alternative therapies. But remember, herbal remedies are drugs, and we need to respect their ability to do harm as well as their potential to do good. UCSF’s Dr. Stephen Bent, focuses on the safety and efficacy of herbal remedies and other supplements. Series: “UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public” [1/2011] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 20218]
 
michalchik says
The effects of many antioxidants at one time should be investigated, These nutrients are never ingested singly naturally and may very well require each-other to work properly.
moneyman10k says
beginning: 5m01s
biozamadotcom says
All a shill for Big Pharma
we are not fooled
Mystery207 says
They will ban certain things, What about sugar and cigarettes! That kills people. Oh not right away that is the stipulation. Well neither does herbs.
moneyman10k says
Excellent presentation. Dr. Stephen Bent is very expert. The summary is take your EPA+DHA capsule and 2000IU vitamin D. And if you’re at risk of pregnancy (lol), take your pre-natal vitamin.
dallakyan says
Thank you UCTelevision and Dr. Stephen Bent. One of the best videos of 2011!