Abby10 |
02-11-2015 08:53 AM |
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Originally Posted by eremite06
(Post 1010425)
Been taking tumeric for 12 yrs along with numerous other supplements. A recent study showed that many supplements contain "fillers." Some contain none of the ingredient it's advertised as. scary!!!
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You are so right. This also goes for regular OTC medications that use their brand name on a product. Just because it has a familiar brand name attached to it, doesn't mean that it even has that particular ingredient in it. This is very misleading to the lay person, and even to us professionals, if you don't check the ingredient list on the package. ALWAYS check the ingredient labeling on a product much like you would do on your grocery products to know what is really in that package. As far as using natural products, I'm all for it as a substitute for medication if it works for you. Keep in mind though, because they are "natural" does not mean they are without side effects and/or interactions with other drugs you may be on. I know a friend who used so much cinnamon that she had a terrible reaction to it. I was thinking of taking a natural product myself to help with liver health and decided against it when I saw that it is contraindicated if you suffer from allergy to ragweed which I do. So just be aware - educate yourself before you jump into these things. And back to the comment quoted above, most of these products are not regulated by any agency as to content or potency, etc., so be careful in purchasing, that you buy from a reputable company.
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