What’s in Your Supplements? Learn to Shop Wisely

You probably read the label when you purchase a dietary supplement, and you expect it to contain the ingredients listed there. You probably don’t expect powdered rice, houseplants and other cheap fillers with no therapeutic value. But when tested, around 35 percent of supplements purchased in mass-market stores consisted primarily of such material. Even worse, a large percentage had no trace of the herbs named on the label. Some unscrupulous manufacturers are guilty not only of mislabeling but also of contamination, and tainted supplements have been linked to serious health problems. Because the supplement industry is largely unregulated, consumers face an uphill battle in trying to determine which products are safe. Begging, the question how do you find safe supplements? Read More