Going Global: The European Marketplace
By Peter Berry Ottaway
Until 2004, when pan-European legislation may be finalized, U.S. manufacturers of dietary supplements, nutraceuticals and functional foods must use product formulations and labeling that comply with each country's regulatory requirements. Discover some of the system's vagaries here.

St. John's Wort Vs. Drugs
By Jack Challem
Though it's true that St. John's wort is not indicated for severe depression, it has been proven effective in the treatment of mild to moderate depression. An increasing number of clinical trials show that St. John's wort is comparable to leading antidepressant drugs.

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