Rick Has High Blood Pressure and Decides to Try an Herbal

Multiple Choice

Rick has high blood pressure and decides to try an herbal supplement recommended by his friend.Which of the following questions should Rick ask first to scientifically evaluate his friend's recommendation before he begins taking the herbal supplement?

A) Has this herbal supplement been studied in a clinical trial by trained medical professionals?
B) If this supplement was studied, who paid for the study?
C) If this supplement was studied, how many people were included as patients in the study?
D) What are the credentials of the team investigating the supplement?