The interest in natural herbs and medical supplements among people has increased after the COVID pandemic, with most people fearing to contract COVID-19, especially those who are immune-compromised. Relentless social media posts on herbs have led consumers to adopt healthy practices. As a result, people have started consuming immunity-boosting agents in excess, which is causing more harm than benefits.
The most used products for boosting immunity are homemade concoctions, zinc supplements, turmeric, honey, ginger, chyawanprash, moringa oleifera, probiotics, green tea, amla (gooseberry), tulsi (basil), lemongrass, bitter gourd, jamun (berry), saffron, vitamin C, and vitamin D . While the use of these products in moderation may not cause any harm, their excess consumption may lead to detrimental effects. Side-effects of over-consumption of natural products: Fenugreek seeds, in large…
