What Advice Would You Give a Friend Who Is Considering

question 43

Multiple Choice

What advice would you give a friend who is considering taking an herbal supplement?

• A)"Many people assume that herbal remedies are safe because they are natural components of plants and have been used in traditional medicine for a long time,but not all plants are safe."
• B)"Most health care professionals favor herbal supplements,so you should follow through with taking the supplement."
• C)"Herbal supplements are all natural and have few side effects,and the claims made on supplement containers are likely to be true."
• D)"The FDA evaluates the quality and effectiveness of herbal supplements so they are safe to take."
• E)"It is okay to try herbal remedies before going to the doctor for certain conditions such as depression."

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