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Pharmacognosy Institute in the UIC College of Pharmacy, including the former UIC Center for Botanical Dietary Supplements Research.

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Which of the following herbs is a common source of caffeine in weight loss supplements? ginkgo, guarana, or echinacea? 1.usa.gov/1VugRtR

Which of the following herbs is a common source of caffeine in weight loss supplements? ginkgo, guarana, or echinacea?  1.usa.gov/1VugRtR
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What's the most commonly used dietary supplement, taken by more than one-third of all American adults? 1.usa.gov/Uu4A7D

What's the most commonly used dietary supplement, taken by more than one-third of all American adults? 1.usa.gov/Uu4A7D
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News: Too much of a good thing? High doses of Vitamin D can lead to kidney failure sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/… DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.180465

News: Too much of a good thing? High doses of Vitamin D can lead to kidney failure sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/…
DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.180465
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Vitamin D supplements are starting to be labeled in micrograms (mcg) instead of International Units (IU). A supplement that has 20 mcg of vitamin D provides 800 IU: bit.ly/2Kc74IE

Vitamin D supplements are starting to be labeled in micrograms (mcg) instead of International Units (IU). A supplement that has 20 mcg of vitamin D provides 800 IU: bit.ly/2Kc74IE
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Turmeric is a spice found in curry powder. It contains curcumin and other substances that may have beneficial health effects: bit.ly/2JTFPlH

Turmeric is a spice found in curry powder. It contains curcumin and other substances that may have beneficial health effects:  bit.ly/2JTFPlH
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Here's a quick read on the basics of dietary supplement efficacy, safety, quality, labeling, and regulation. We call it Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know. go.usa.gov/xyc6a

Here's a quick read on the basics of dietary supplement efficacy, safety, quality, labeling, and regulation. We call it Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know. go.usa.gov/xyc6a
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Science Advances publication science.org/doi/10.1126/sc… shows cannabidiol inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication through induction of the host ER stress and innate immune responses