Tag: Legal risks

Coca tea, also known as *mate de coca*, contains trace amounts of the cocaine alkaloid. While a traditional Andean remedy for altitude sickness, it carries significant legal and health risks that anyone considering it should understand before they drink coca tea.

According to Wellness Law, legal claims against health and nutrition coaches for providing advice without proper licensing are increasing. The answer to "Can you be a nutrition coach without certification?" is yes, but with critical caveats regarding legal risks and the limitations of your scope of practice.