As more and more people turn to herbal supplements for health issues ranging anywhere from weight loss to erectile dysfunction, serious consideration needs to be paid to the potentially harmful interactions between herbal supplements and over-the-counter or prescription medications. Although most people consider herbs safer than traditional Western medications because they’re natural, it’s important to recognize that any herb strong enough to have a healthful impact on your body is also strong enough to produce negative side effects and interact with other herbs or Western medicines.

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