Supplement Dangers

With the recent expose from Consumer Reports regarding dangerous supplements, there has been a lot of buzz about what's good, what's bad, etc. Marion Nestle recently blogged about this and provided a good summary of what Consumer Reports advises people to do: 

Beware of these categories.  Supplements for weight loss, sexual enhancement, and bodybuilding have been problematic, the FDA said, because some contain steroids and prescription drugs.

   Don’t assume more is better. It’s possible to overdose even on beneficial vitamins and minerals. Avoid any product that claims to contain “megadoses.”

   Report problems. Let your doctor know if you experience any symptoms after you start taking a supplement…do it yourself at www.fda.gov/medwatch or by calling 800-332-1088.

   Research in the right places. Be skeptical about claims made for supplements in ads, on TV and by sales staff. If a claim sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Here's an oldie (but a goodie) sample from my former Fat Loss Accelerator program talking about some of my recommended supplements:

Also check out my post on Whey Protein Isolate vs. Whey Protein Concentrate.