Men taking multivitamins may be reducing risk of heart disease, cancer
As skepticism grows regarding the safety and validity of the entire dietary supplement market, a new study published recently in a leading medical journal shows that men who opt for one particular supplement, and the most popular, may actually stand to gain from it. Multivitamins are sold in the billions every year and millions of … [Read more...] about Men taking multivitamins may be reducing risk of heart disease, cancer
FDA releases details of deaths linked to Monster energy drinks
The Food and Drug Administration recently released a report detailing the deaths of four people blamed on Monster energy drinks. That report also included details on one non-fatal heart attack allegedly caused by someone ingesting the popular energy drink just prior to the cardiac event. In the death of one 14-year-old girl, the … [Read more...] about FDA releases details of deaths linked to Monster energy drinks
Monster energy drink deaths show regulation loopholes putting consumers at risk
Five deaths blamed on the popular Monster energy drink show severe lapses in government regulation of consumer product safety. According to a recent New York Times report, the Food and Drug Administration has ramped up its inquiry into the reported deaths of five people after they consumed a Monster energy drink. Meanwhile, the … [Read more...] about Monster energy drink deaths show regulation loopholes putting consumers at risk
HHS finds many dietary supplements making illegal health benefits claims
A new federal review of the wide array of dietary supplements and products purported to boost a person's immune system are often illegally labeled, making claims that a manufacturer can not back with scientific evidence. According to an Associated Press report on a new report from the Dept. of Health and Human Services, consumers … [Read more...] about HHS finds many dietary supplements making illegal health benefits claims
FDA Issues Warning Letters to Makers of DMAA Workout Boosters
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) just issued warning letters to the makers of DMAA workout boosters, challenging the marketing of DMAA dietary supplement products for lack of safety evidence. The FDA cited 10 companies that manufacture and distribute dietary supplements containing dimethylamylamine, known as DMAA, for … [Read more...] about FDA Issues Warning Letters to Makers of DMAA Workout Boosters
Nutrex Research Lipo 6X Recalled In Canada
Nutrex Research Lipo 6X, a dietary supplement promoted for weight loss and body building, has been recalled in Canada. According to a notice from Health Canada, Nutrex Research Lipo 6X has not been authorized for sale by the regulatory agency. Nutrex Research Lipo 6X contains caffeine and synephrine, which is similar to ephedrine. … [Read more...] about Nutrex Research Lipo 6X Recalled In Canada
