Re: Someone please respond

Alan Pollock wrote:
> DZ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Gotu Kola is one of those things I'd be extra cautious about because
> > it is prone to fungal contamination, particularly by
> > aflatoxin-producing Aspergillus. Can you be sure that all Gotu Kola
> > plants used by GNC were carefully picked and scrutinized?
>
> I've taken Gotu Kola daily for years and have yet to be Aflavated, or
> Asperegalized. I know folks who have done the same for years.
>
> It's likely something entirely different that's causing his headaches.
>
> Scare-mongering sucks. Nex
  
People smoke and many live long lives nevetherless. To me - given the
knowledge of the potential harm - the benefits of smoking are not
sufficient to justify doing it.
  
We balance risks vs. benefits when make decisions. It is always better
when the risks are known, not just the benefits.

Aflatoxin is no joke. Contamination of G.K. by aflatoxin is
documented. Brands differ. "Fingerprinted" means dried plant, not
standardized extract. Is there more reason to worry - I don't know.
  
DZ