Do Herbal Remedies and Vitamins Work?

Dietary supplements and alternatives medicines are on the rise, however effectiveness of most of these products has not been demonstrated. Supplements differ significantly over prescription drugs in both production and regulation. How do healthcare professionals stay ahead of this rapidly growing area? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, pharmacist and certified diabetes educator Dr. Candis Morello, as they discuss the need for further education and information. You can find out more about dietary supplements from the National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements here, and from the NIH's National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine here.