Did You Have A Problem with Dietary Supplements? Stop Using, Seek Help And Please Report To The FDA

If you think that a dietary supplement may have caused you or someone you know to have a serious reaction or illness, immediately stop using the product. The symptoms could be any of these;
Serious reactions or illnesses may include:

• itching, rash, hives, throat/lip/tongue swelling, wheezing
• low blood pressure, fainting, chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, irregular heart beat
• severe, persistent nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain
• difficulty urinating, decreased urination
• fatigue, appetite loss, yellowing skin/eyes, itching, dark urine
• severe joint/muscle pain
• slurred speech, one-sided weakness of face, arm, leg, vision (stroke)
• abnormal bleeding from nose or gums
• blood in urine, stool, vomit, or sputum
• marked mood, cognitive, or behavioral changes, thoughts of suicide
• visit to Emergency Room or hospitalization

.  and fill out a safety report here https://go.usa.gov/xmHvx

Dietary Herbal Supplements From Herbal Science International, Inc. Recalled

Herbal Science International, Inc. and FDA informed consumers and healthcare professionals of a nationwide recall of twelve dietary supplements that contain ephedra, aristolochic acid or human placenta because they may present a serious health hazard to consumers. FDA has long regarded dietary supplements containing ephedra, a botanical that contains ephedrine alkaloids, as a potential health hazards because the alkaloid raises blood pressure and otherwise stress the circulatory system. These effects are linked to adverse health effects like heart attacks and stroke. FDA issued a rule in February 2004 prohibiting the sale of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids because they present an unreasonable risk of illness or injury.

Two of the recalled products contain aristolochic acid which is a potent carcinogen and nephrotoxin. This chemical can cause serious kidney damage and has been associated with several occurrences of kidney failure. The twelfth recalled product contains human placenta, an ingredient which may transmit disease. Dietary supplements that contain human placenta may not be lawfully marketed in the United States. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled products and distribution of all of the products has ceased. Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the recalled products and return the product(s) to their place of purchase.

[April 10, 2008 - Press Release - Herbal Science International]
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