Supplements - Is This Stuff Actually Working?

Send us Fan MailSummary:  There are a lot of options in the supplements aisle, because there’s a lot of money in it.  Supplements might contain vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, amino acids (part of protein), enzymes and probiotics, as well as binding agents, preservatives, flavoring agents etc.  The label claims for ingredients are required by the FDA to be “truthful and not misleading.”  If a supplement label “supports” or “promotes” proper nerve function, or cellular energy, or metabolism, the claim is so nebulous or general that it might be impossible to prove that it was untruthful or misleading.  What to do? We try to figure that out in this episode. Topics:·       Supplements and $$$ 01:30·       FDA Approved Indication – Not 02:00·       Disclaimer 05:00·       80,000 Supplements 08:30·       Claims:  Health; Structure-Function; Nutrient 09:30·       Beware – Research – Communicate w/ Healthcare Team –  Monitor         & Follow-up  12:00      *    FDA – Reports Problems/Benefits      *    Independent Labs = USP, Consumer Labs 22:00      *    Utilize and work with Healthcare Team. 23:00   Questions and comments to  [email protected]