Medicinal plant, herbal medicine or supplement: what Anvisa assesses
Understand how medicinal plants, herbal medicines and food supplements differ, how they are regulated, what to read on labels and key safety warnings.
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Contraindications, adverse effects, identification, drug interactions and situations that require professional guidance.
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Berberine sold as “Natural Ozempic”: what Anvisa ordered seized and what the measure does not prove
The September 11, 2026 decision targets unregularized berberine-based products marketed with a “Natural Ozempic” appeal; here is what the measure actually means.
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Turmeric supplements in 2026: Anvisa limits, liver warning and who should avoid them
Understand the new curcuminoid limits, Anvisa's mandatory warning, who should avoid turmeric supplements and why ordinary culinary turmeric is not the focus of the alert.
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