What to do if your study didn’t pan out as you had hoped? Get creative, of course! While anyone can do shoddy science, supplement companies are notorious for funding studies…
Category: Supplements
Not much. Here’s how manufacturers can use the claim to sell us supplements we don’t need. “Clinically proven,” says the ad for Longevity by Nature’s Telos95 Telomere Health Support. Take…
“Bone health,” says CVS brand vitamin D, which comes in five doses—400 IU, 1,000 IU, 2,000 IU, 5,000 IU, and 10,000 IU. Whoa. The Recommended Dietary Allowance is only 600 IU…
Supplement companies use advertising techniques that may fly under your radar. Here are two examples to watch out for. Advertorials Glance at the ad (above) from Zebra CBD (which sells…
Hoping to boost your immunity? Keep your brain sharp? Improve your mood? Look no further than the supplement aisle at your local drugstore. At least that’s what supplement makers want…
Did the New York Times oversell the results of a recent study on a probiotic? “People with metabolic disorders may benefit from supplements of a common gut bacterium, a small…
Have you heard that ginger can calm an upset stomach? Here’s what the evidence says. “There’s strong evidence that ginger can help with nausea and vomiting from motion sickness, morning…
In theory, “peppermint oil reduces abdominal pain by targeting specific pain receptors,” says Adrian Masclee, a professor of gastroenterology and hepatology at the Maastricht University Medical Center in the Netherlands.…
“Our line of beauty-specific products support the skin’s moisture, improving the elasticity, tone and vibrance,” promises Vital Proteins, which sells collagen powder. Skin mostly consists of the protein collagen, which…
Ever been told that you should load up on probiotics after a round of antibiotics? You’re not alone. In one survey of doctors and other healthcare providers, nearly 50 percent…