Pages

▼
Showing posts with label Supplements. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Supplements. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Myth: The caffeine in energy drinks can’t hurt me.

›
Answer: BUSTED! New federal data shows that emergency room visits are increasingly tied to energy drinks. Comparing the years 2007 and 2...
Thursday, December 13, 2012

Myth: If I buy a supplement with herbs or botanicals, they are safe for me or my family.

›
Answer: BUSTED! Are you taking a dietary supplement? You’re not alone. Most adults in the U.S. take one or more dietary supplements either...
Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Myth: My child needs a daily multivitamin to be covered nutritionally.

›
Answer: BUSTED! Children who are growing normally do not need multivitamins. Eating a healthy balanced diet can provide all the nutrients ...
Friday, October 19, 2012

Myth: Claims on dietary supplements are always accurate.

›
Answer: BUSTED! The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Office of the Inspector General analyzed structure/function claims fo...
Friday, May 11, 2012

Myth: Probiotics and Prebiotics must be included in a healthy diet.

›
Answer: Not Necessarily You don’t necessarily need probiotics – live microorganisms similar to the good bacteria in your intestines – to b...
Friday, April 29, 2011

Myth: There is little concern about young athletes taking supplements to improve performance because they are legal, and therefore safe.

›
Answer: Busted! There are many legal performance enhancers on the market, but that doesn’t mean they are safe. Student athletes may be te...
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Myth: If I take a carnitine supplement it will help me lose fat quickly.

›
Answer: BUSTED! Everyone would love to find that ‘magic pill’ that instantly sheds unwanted pounds. The current selection of weight loss ...
1 comment:
Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Myth: Herbal supplements are a safe and inexpensive alternative for some prescription medications.

›
Answer: It depends... Only after you consult with your doctor. While some herbal supplements have been around for thousands of years, that ...
Monday, June 22, 2009

MYTH: I have to take supplements to be healthy.

›
Answer: MAYBE . All of the nutrients you need can be obtained from eating food. The various compounds in foods work together to help your ...