Congressman’s Wife Died After Taking Herbal Remedy Marketed for Diabetes and Weight Loss
Channel: KFF Health News
Date: 2022-08-26

Lori McClintock, the wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, died from dehydration due to gastroenteritis — an inflammation of the stomach and intestines — that was caused by “adverse effects of white mulberry leaf ingestion,” according to a report from the Sacramento County coroner that is dated March 10 but was not immediately released to the public.

Here's how Samantha Young, senior correspondent for KHN and California Healthline, found the cause of death. 

You can read the full story here: https://khn.org/news/article/tom-lori-mcclintock-death-herbal-remedy-diabetes-weight-loss-white-mulberry/

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