When buying for food supplement, it is encouraged to assess which nutrient your body needs. Don’t get lured with superficial claims that are a little exaggerating because while the benefits of some dietary supplements have been documented, those of other supplements have not been proven. The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration enumerates some signs of false claims:
- Statements that the product is a quick and effective “cure all.” For example: Extremely beneficial in treatment of rheumatism, arthritis, infections, prostate problems, ulcers, cancer, heart trouble, hardening of the arthritis and more.
- Statements that suggest that product can treat or cure diseases such as “shrink’s tumors” or cure impotency”. These are drug claims and should not be made for dietary supplements.
- Statement that claims the product is totally safe, all natural or has definitely no side effects.
- Promotions that use words like scientific breakthrough, miraculous cure, exclusive product, secret ingredient or ancient remedy.
- Personal testimonials of consumers or doctors claiming amazing results
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