The age of health supplements
By bystander
@bystander (2292)
Philippines
January 23, 2010 12:24pm CST
Over the last few years, we've witnessed the proliferation of health supplements, most of which are allegedly made from natural materials. Although each health food almost always carry a disclaimer (a requirement in the Philippines) that they are not medicinal, advertisements made by food supplements manufacturers, using testimonials, strongly suggest that such food supplements "cured" people of this and that disease. If labels of food supplements carry a disclaimer but testimonies for food supplements suggest their curative values, which of the two should we believe?
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@good2go2001 (915)
• United States
23 Jan 10
I find this confusing too. I want to start taking suppliments too for better health. I dont suffer from any particular illness at this time but want to take somethings to stay as healthy as i can , thinking it may help in the future. When i go to read about suppliments theres seems to be good and bad said about each of them. Its hard to decide whos telling the truth or not. I dont want to take something thinking its going to help me and then end up causing me problems.
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@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
24 Jan 10
the confusion stems from the deluge of products now being offered in the open market. one claims like this and like that, while another will claim being better (without mentioning the name of another product, that's unethical), while others project themselves as the top product or leader in their line. the rule of the thumb, probably, study the testimonies closely and talk to your doctor. you won't go wrong that way.
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@PastorP (1170)
• United States
23 Jan 10
Hi bystander.
I go by the testimonies provided they are based upon fact, even if that fact might go against what my government (USA) says. I know for a fact I personally feel better on supplements, and for some reason if I take zinc.
My nerves used to be a frizzle. With God's help, He led me to a number of things, one of which is the B-complex.
Anyhow, getting back to disclaimers, part of that is to avoid lawsuits.
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@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
24 Jan 10
thank you, pastor p. i think that's the best standard one can apply before buying or using food supplements. validating testimonies is a great way to discovery. for me, a good combination of food supplements and regular medication helps a lot in managing my condition.
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@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
6 Sep 10
Hello same here in india, they don't call it medicine, but as food supplements, this is to avoid legal complications too, disclaimer is a legal necessity..
Thanks for sharing.
Welcome always friend, cheers.
Professor. .
@bystander (2292)
• Philippines
6 Sep 10
that's absolutely true, professor... it's the same here in the philippines...
