Herb and Dietary Supplement Information

The FTC (along with the FDA) monitors dietary supplement claims. Their web page provides consumers with tips on how to judge the quality of information provided on HDS whether on the web, in print or TV/radio broadcasts.

Patient handouts from the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database are freely available here along with information provided by government agencies such as NCCAM, National Cancer Institute, CDC and more. Entries discuss the effectiveness, usual dosage, and drug interactions for herbs and dietary supplements.

Highlights include news, herbs at a glance, and articles on health problems and their treatment with CAM therapies. Information is also available in Spanish. Guidance on finding a practitioner is available.

This government office has many fact sheets on herb and supplement products. In addition they generate reports of supplements of interest or concern. A mobile app is available called My Dietary Supplements and numerous links take users to sources of additional information.