On the other hand, vitamins in appropriate amounts are essential. However, overdosage can cause problems. Furthermore, some dietary supplements may be relatively safe but simply do not appear to be effective for their intended purpose. Dandelion has both nutritional and medicinal effects. However, one of its alleged therapeutic effects, namely, helping menstrual discomfort, appears to be more hype than fact.
Dietary supplements have a place.
But just because they are natural does not make them automatically safe or effective. For WellnessWise, I'm Dr. David DeRose. Dietary supplements such as herbs, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids definitely have a place in dealing with some illnesses, risk factors, and symptoms. However, the safety of such supplements is a subject that often receives little attention. Dr. Winston Craig, addressed this concern with respect to herbs in a recent booklet.