Representative Tom’s wife, Lori McClintock, passed away after she took a dietary supplement that contained white mulberry leaf. The leaves were discovered in her stomach, but she was unsure if she ate dried or fresh ones. It was also unclear if she had drank them in a tea.

Late last year, a plant widely regarded as safe and used as a herbal cure for various illnesses, including diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol, caused a death.  

Congressman’s wife from Northern California passed away from dehydration due to gastroenteritis, an adverse effect of ingestion of the mulberry leaf. In addition, as it was considered safe, she might have miscalculated the portion, which possibly could have caused an effect on her body. 

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