Ayurvedic Herbal Supplements
Imported traditional herbal remedies.
How this score is built
- 100Start
- 67.8Chemical hazard 7 × 4.6−32.2
- 57.6Everyday exposure 3 × 3.4−10.2
- 45Persistence 5 × 2.6−13, then rounded to 45
- ModerateThe band45 sits in 40–59.
What each input rests on
| Input | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical hazard | 7/10 | unsourced input |
| Everyday exposure | 3/10 |
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| Persistence | 5/10 | unsourced input |
Ratings are editorial. A study listed here supports the rating; it did not compute it. How the index is built
What this means for you
The chemical-hazard rating is what drives the score down. Testing published in JAMA found detectable lead, mercury or arsenic in roughly one in five Ayurvedic products purchased in the United States, including products bought online. Independent third-party certification is the practical filter.
Evidence strength: strong
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