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Glad to see that most of these weren't major brands.

It's getting so frustrating--even if you're obsessive about reading labels, it won't help if the labels are wrong!


(Crabby is always grouchy about something though. Best to avoid her strange little health blog, http://crankyfitness.blogspot.com/)

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Women should strongly consider reading the web site "Women to Women." They have reliable info on all supplements for women in every stage of their lives.

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Hey, Jen, do you sell Shaklee?

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All of these brands sounded like off brands so Im not getting my underwear in a bundle over this. I take Wal Mart Spring Valley brand and have for years and have never had any problems with them. In fact it was a upon a physicians recommendation that I started using that brand. The last thing we want is for the FDA to start regulating our vitamins. We will probably never be able to buy them freely again if they start regulating them.

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I found one brand that tests thoroughly to verify that the potency is what is stated on the label and the products are free of contaminants. They also do independent clinical testing to verify that the supplement raises blood levels of the active ingredients, in other words, that it really works. See http://www.shaklee.net/good_health

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It is amazing that the FDA can overlook enough prescrition drug problems to jill over a half million people in the U.S. annually...but are worried about regulating supplements! Did it ever occur to people that the FDA in joint efforts with our medical establishment do not want us to use supplements? After all if we were healthier and had fewer medical problems, that would be less dollars for the powers that be in FDA and the other high profit related groups.
We are number 92 in longevity but have the most expensive and most deadly medical care in the world.

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I'd forgotten that supplements are not govt regulated. I had trusted these companies. An objective source should be made available to verify claims. A watchdog that verifies other products as well. I like Consumer Reports magazine, and there are likely other sources that I'd respect more... if I knew what these other sources are.

I'm glad that 1-a-day didn't make the list of worst offenders. I've taken that many times. Many. But I'll make a point to spend more time in the produce section to get more vitamins. Good. I like produce.

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We still take the childrens vitamin...Flint Stones...they are the best for young children AND ADULTS.

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You're exactly right Robbie. Do I WANT the FDA regulating my supplements? Not likely. After all, let's take a look at some recent FDA "regulation" ... Glaxo has a prescription diet pill. Unfortunately for Glaxo, it's not doing too well because patients don't LIKE experiencing greasy uncontrolled bowel movements. What's Glaxo to do? Why spend a fortune lobbying the FDA to get approval to sell the drug OVER THE COUNTER of course. Viola! Alli is born!

The FDA, like most if not all govt agencies is corrupt to the very core.

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I couldn't agree with you more, Shaklee is the best to take. They certainly do their research on their product and wouldn't put out anything less. I've been taking them for over 25 years.

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Wanted to give a heads up to some who may be concerned........ Did you notice that EVERY brand of children's vitamins contains asparatame? Another reason why the FDA has no business "regulating" our supplements. They PASSED asparatame as SAFE! Read into the history. It is a poison. Does that tiny bit of sugar your child gets in a multivitamin justify a daily dose of poison?? Check out the CODEX laws being rammed thru congress on a google search.

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I began taking vitamins two years ago and threw them out a few months ago after hearing a news report claiming they can cause prostrate cancer. So I'll just stick to diet and exercise and skip the supplements. How am I supposed to know what the companies put in these things?

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I use these multi's for my kids. No aspartame, they use xylitol and mannitol. No dyes either. http://www.shaklee.net/good_health/product/ChildrensHealth

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And why should I believe you? If you are mainstream your cure (drugs) are usually worse than the cure. Don't believe me, why is there always 2 pages or more of fine print after most ads in the magazines?

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I love Tahitian Noni's Women's supplements and my husband uses Tahitian Noni's Hoa I and II. The quality is unsurpassed in everything this company produces, so much so, that health nuts like us praise the products and 3 of their products are featured in the Physician's Desk Reference satisfying both worlds!
Check it out: www.tni.com/1621...stay well!

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I've done a lot of work in clinical research. What I found to be so astonishing is that SO many people buy and use vitamins and "herbal" treatments without consulting their physicians first. Most of these products have a potentially dangerous side effect due to drug interaction.
When thinking in terms of "Alternative" medicine, I believe that a wise choice is to think of "Integrative" therapy.
Women tend to take much more calcium than is needed. That puts us at risk for developing kidney stones.
THINK about what you're taking and ALWAYS consult your physician AND your pharmacist prior to starting any new supplemental vitamins and herbal therapy.

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Why do we need to seek a physician's advice on natural supplements, when they have very limited training in nutrition, herbs, and orthomolecular nutrition. Rather, shouldn't we seek the advice of well reputed herbalists, nutritionists, or other alternative health care practitioners who specialize in these modalities? Everytime I've ever asked my physician about natural supplements, they automatically say something negative about them. I've realized that the best results have come from doing my own homework about natural supplements, and also asking qualified practitioners. Doctors do best at prescribing what they know...(pharmaceuticals), and they do not have the best, most up-to-date and accurate information about herbs or nutraceuticals. Let's help support diversity in the healing field and not give our power away to the western medical monopoly.

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Sure, just ask your doctor. I asked mine
which of the vitamins and food supplements
I should take, in addition to his prescribed pills, and gave him a list. He
took a pen and crossed off everything on
my list, even stuff like vitamin C. I decided to ignore him, and feel just fine
these days.

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Well Isn't it strange that the leading cause of death in the USA is prescription drugs. Oh I know they have it down to what 3. But 10 percent of drug interactions are reported and now you think the FDA is a good choice to monitor anything. I see all these news stories talking about how bad vitamins are lately. How strange. Just in time for them to make laws to take them away from us> Another attempt to keep us from our basic freedoms. Free choice is after all over rated. Talk to some people in Germany and other countries where it is illegal to take vitamins without a doctor. See how much they like it. Look at the FDA and realize it is big business and wake up America

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I have to say I'm thrilled that the FDA does not regulate vitamins. I don't have any trust in what they do or do not recommend. Knowing how the FDA allows the deception of ingredients in food, only leads me to believe they are biased about natural means of health/nutrition. Additionally, the FDA's involvement in drugs is shameful. We have more drugs and sicker people. We spend more money on new drugs and medical research yet we have newer illnesses. Every illness now needs a drug. Hmm I wonder who's in control and who has private interests with who? I'm sure we could do some investigations and find special interests with the drug companies and FDA. So FDA --- stay away from vitamines!

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