African Journal of Food Science and Technology

Wahab Jim

Department of Science Technology, Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

Publications

• Short Communication   
  The healing power of nature: Exploring the benefits and risks of herbal supplements.
  Author(s): Wahab Jim*
  
  The rise in use of food supplements based on botanical ingredients (herbal supplements) is depicted as part of a trend empowering consumers to manage their day-to-day health needs, which presupposes access to clear and accurate information to make effective choices. Evidence regarding herbal supplement efficacy is extremely variable so recent regulations eliminating unsubstantiated claims about potential effects leave producers able to provide very little information about their products. Medical practitioners are rarely educated about herbal supplements and most users learn about them via word-of-mouth, allowing dangerous misconceptions to thrive, chief among them the assumption that natural products are inherently safe. Print media is prolific among the information channels still able to freely discuss herbal supplements... View More»
  DOI: http:/dx.doi.org/10.14303//ajfst.2023.013

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