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Make Your Own Supplement Diary

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Updated: September 19, 2006

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What are the Possible Side Effects?

Are you aware of the potential side effects and other safety concerns of taking this supplement? Can this supplement make you drowsy, or can it cause indigestion?

It will be helpful for you to record this information in your supplement diary, so if you experience any new symptoms or complaints after you begin a supplement, you can trace it back to the source.

If you don't know this information, you can check the Herbs and Supplements section of this website. But remember to talk to your doctor about any ingredient or product you would like to take.
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