The problem of safety testing

Unlike prescription drugs, many natural health remedies don't go through strict safety testing. In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration, also called FDA, does not check most supplements before they go on the market. That means they:

• May not contain what the label says.
• May be contaminated or mixed with other substances.
• May not have been tested for safety or effectiveness.

Always talk to your healthcare team before starting any new supplement, even if it's "just a vitamin."