Ticket #3338 (new defect)

Opened 10 years ago

ability of certain drugs to work in the body.

Reported by: laseona Owned by: eskil
Priority: major Milestone:
Component: Unknown/Unsure Version: 0.9.827
Severity: Should Have Keywords:
Cc: Fixed in Version:

Description

Foods, beverages, alcohol, caffeine, cigarettes, and herbal upplements may cause drug interaction by reducing the efficacy of the medicine or it may lead to serious side effects.Herbal medicines may be effective in treating and curing many health problems. However, they must be taken properly and with caution to ensure safety and avoid possible drug interactions. Herbal products are not regulated for purity and potency and are not tested with the scientific rigor required of conventional drugs. Its manufacturers are not required to submit proof of safety and efficacy to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in order to market their products. Thus, the adverse effects and drug interactions which may be associated with herbal medicines caused by impurities such as allergens and pollen are largely unknown. Moreover, some herbal products have high potency which may increase the possibility of its ill effects.  CogniQ Therefore, herbal products are not supposed to be marketed for the diagnosis, treatment, cure and/or prevention of disease. In fact, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 enables these products to include in the labels statements about their alleged effects on the human body such as alleviation of fatigue or how they can help in promoting the general well-being of a person such as mood enhancement. These declared effects of herbal products ave been analyzed and are proven to resemble claims of clinical efficacy for various diseases and conditions.  http://www.healthcaresdiscussion.com/is-cogniq-scam-or-fake/

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