The Weight-Loss Supplement That Was Actually a Poisonous Plant

What if your all-natural weight-loss supplement contained a poisonous plant?

The FDA has expanded its warning about supplements found to contain toxic yellow oleander, a plant that can cause dangerous heart problems and even death.

Join Dominique and Erica as they spill the tea on hidden supplement ingredients, the billion-dollar promises of the wellness industry and the surprising difference between FDA-approved medications and dietary supplements.

Discover what to look for on supplement labels, how to recognize red flags and why being an informed consumer is one of the most empowering steps you can take for your health.

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FDA: Toxic Yellow Oleander Safety Alert and Affected Products

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Until next time, keep your cup full, your heart open, and remember…

The world may be complicated, but sharing tea and sharing wisdom are still wonderfully simple.

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