The Effects of Herbs and Supplements on My Body

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There's one herb I took that made my entire body tingle, like from head to toe. That was strange. How on earth do people take this stuff? This is insane. So yeah, I've been experimenting with taking a different one every few weeks and seeing what the effects are on me. Josh: Herb and supplements have side effects for some people and they vary a great deal in terms of safety, usefulness and quality. If you're considering trying any, please read about the side effects first,. consider possible interactions with your existing medications and make sure you discuss your plans with your doctor.

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Arden Koehler is a researcher and writer at 80,000 Hours, a nonprofit whose mission is to help people use their careers to help solve the world's most pressing problems, and an active member of the effective altruism community. Arden has a PhD in philosophy from New York University, with a specialisation in ethics and attitudes toward time, and a B.A. in philosophy from University of California, Berkeley. You can check out her work at 80,000 Hours, and you can email her at arden@80000hours.org.

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