Garlic and Gingko and Ginseng, Oh My!
Fed up with traditional pharmaceuticals, many people (especially older adults) turn to complementary medicines. And why not–these dietary supplements are natural, usually plant-based products, and available without a prescription. What could possibly go wrong? Plenty, as two recent articles reminded me. So if omega-3 fatty acids, St. John’s wort and gingko tablets line the shelves …