Healthy Food, Not Supplements

When considering whether or not to start taking dietary supplements, it's important to remember that many of the people & companies marketing pills may not have your best interests in mind. Just because it comes in a nice package and sits on the shelf of a "health food" store, does not necessarily mean it's good for your body. So, be skeptical!

Our philosophy is that most people can get all the nutrients they need as long as they are very conscientious about eating a wide variety of whole foods, including vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts, seeds and lean protein.

Rather than wasting money on expensive supplements, we'd prefer that you spend your precious time, money and effort on buying and preparing healthy, well-balanced meals.

Did you know:

• Federal law does not require dietary supplements to be proven safe to FDA's satisfaction before they are marketed.

• For most claims made in the labeling of dietary supplements, the law does not require the manufacturer or seller to prove to FDA's satisfaction that the claim is accurate or truthful before it appears on the product.

• The FDA receives reports of adverse side effects in supplements, including muscle enhancement supplements, hormonal supplements, herbal supplements and weight loss supplements. To see the substances that the FDA has warned people from using, click here.

Before taking any supplement, check with your healthcare provider to find out if your body really needs it and if so in what dosage. If you don’t need it, don’t waste your money.