June 2004

Info on dietary supplements available

Does ginseng really improve memory? What are the possible side effects of St. John's wort? How much soy is recommended to reduce high cholesterol?

Natural supplements have gained notoriety of late, but confusion about the proven benefits, potential risks and dosage of supplements is widespread. To provide answers, MayoClinic.com has launched a new supplement information search tool on its Web site.

Information on 86 herbs, vitamins and other supplements is now accessible by going to MayoClinic.com and clicking on the "Drugs and Supplements" tab. Searches can be made by supplement name or by browsing through the alphabetical index. New entries will be added periodically to provide information on 105 supplements by the end of the year.

Supplement information on MayoClinic.com is compiled by the international Natural Standard Research Collaboration. Natural Standard offers an evidence-based examination of alternative therapies and thorough, documented research.

Source: Mayo Clinic, www.mayoclinic.com

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