Microbial contamination in herbal medicines: a serious health hazard to elderly consumers

Microbial contamination in herbal medicines: a serious health hazard to elderly consumers

Abstract Introduction The use of herbal medicine is on the rise worldwide, and safety issues associated with herbal medicines may have an exacerbated impact in elderly because this population has an increased susceptibility and sensitivity to health complications due to the aging process. Methods Th...

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Main Authors: Carolina Miranda de Sousa Lima, Mayara Amoras Teles Fujishima, Bruno de Paula Lima, Patrícia Carvalho Mastroianni, Francisco Fábio Oliveira de Sousa, Jocivânia Oliveira da Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Subjects:
Herbal medicines
Elderly individuals
Microbial contamination
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-019-2723-1

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