Several reports have come out, most recently by the Associated Press, that so-called “natural sexual enhancers” mjay contain unregulated versions of the very pharmaceuticals they are intended to replace. While this may not sound dangerous, it is for tbe millions of men who take nitrates, drugs that help regulate blood pressure and treat heart disease. […]
Even if you buy vitamin supplements that are manufactured in the US, chances are that the ingredients came from China. In fact, a majority of vitamins A, B12, C and E are made in China. In fact, in less than a decade, China has captured 90 percent of the U.S. market for Vitamin C.
So, why be concerned? […]
June 4, 2007
A lengthy expose was published across the USA regarding the safety of vitamins that are manufactured in China. What spurred recent safety concerns was the deaths of thousands of pets from pet food manufactured in China which contained adulterated wheat gluten.
China manufactures huge amounts of vitamin supplements sold in the USA, including over 90% of […]
A report by WebMD on May 15, 2007 states that ” Men who take too many multivitamins may be increasing their risk of dying from prostate cancer, according to new research from the National Cancer Institute.”
The research found that taking a multivitamin more than seven times […]
Potential Risks of Using Dietary Supplements
Although certain products may be helpful to some people, there may be circumstances when these products can pose unexpected risks. Many supplements contain active ingredients that can have strong effects in the body. Taking a combination of supplements, using these products together with medicine, or substituting them in place […]
A John Hopkins Study found that taking even modest amounts of Vitamin E (400 IU per day, an amount recommended by many doctors) leads to an increased risk of death. Likewise, high doses of beta carotene had been shown to increase the risk for lung cancer and death.
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