As the temperatures begin to cool across most parts of the country, I hope you find some time to get outside to enjoy all the beauty Nature has to offer. But remember, after Wednesday (which [...]
Category: Nutritional supplements
Take supplements to optimize—not replace—a healthy, balanced diet
I recently received a question from a concerned reader about the effectiveness of taking a nutritional supplement as a replacement for eating real, whole fruits and vegetables. It’s an important [...]
WARNING: Some “brain booster” supplements contain high levels of illegal prescription drugs
Each year, Americans spend more than $600 million on over-the-counter (OTC) “cognitive enhancement” supplements that make wild promises to improve your memory and mental focus overnight. But we [...]
Poor diets commonly cause this serious vitamin deficiency
I recently reported on a shocking study that found a poor diet is the No. 1 cause of death globally. That’s because poor diets—devoid of wholesome, satisfying foods—fail to give you the basic [...]
Do children’s multivitamins do more harm than good?
I often advise you against taking the popular “multivitamins” found online and in big box stores and grocery stores. Manufacturers aggressively market them to older adults—using catchy terms [...]
Supplements caused ZERO deaths in yet another record-smashing year
I often hear from readers whose doctors warn them about the supposed dangers of taking nutritional supplements, which always leaves me scratching my head. Nutritional supplements have an [...]
Amazon sells fake supplements—and knows it!
As a reader of mine, I know you’re health-conscious. And you probably take dietary supplements to boost your health. But I must warn you: Please don’t try to save a few pennies by buying cheap, [...]
Three tips for finding top-notch dietary supplements
On Tuesday, I warned you about contaminated and poor-quality dietary supplements sold at big box retailers like GNC, Target, Walmart, and Walgreens. So, today, let’s discuss a few simple rules of [...]
Here’s what big chains like GNC don’t disclose on their supplement labels
I always advise against buying supplements from retail chain stores like Walmart or GNC. They rarely contain quality ingredients in the right doses and forms—meaning they can’t deliver the [...]
The BEST daily dose for heart protection
To its credit, the American Heart Association (AHA) finally acknowledged the role omega-3 fatty acids can play in preventing heart disease. And last month, they even began recommending the [...]