Devlin Brown at the watercooler: The jury is still out on Popeye products
Just because it grows in the ground doesn't mean it's good for you
03 April 2023 - 05:00
Q: I have a friend who advocates vitamins, herbs and adaptogens as opposed to pharmaceuticals. Do any natural supplements work?
We’re hard-wired to believe that if it grows in the ground then it is good for you. Tell that to the ancient Romans who were poisoned by belladonna, the pretty, but deadly nightshade...
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