Lori McClintock, the wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, death was caused by “adverse effects of white mulberry leaf ingestion,” according to a report from the Sacramento County coroner. McClintock’s death underscores the risks of the vast, booming market of dietary supplements and herbal remedies, which have grown into a $54 billion industry in the United States — one that both lawmakers and health care experts say needs more government scrutiny.
