Celebrating Over 30 Years Serving the Tucson Community!
The dietary supplement industry has an expansive reach, bringing in 151.9 billion in 2021. More than half of U.S. adults consume dietary supplements, fueling the industry. Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, botanicals, amino acids, and enzymes, that according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are not intended to treat or prevent disease. Controversy over… Continue reading FDA Warning Letters to Supplement Manufacturers Often Ignored
The supplement industry is one of the largest, having an economic impact of roughly $4B in Arizona alone in 2020. An indication of a renewed focus on health and wellness by Americans, the danger lies in the lack of regulation on the industry, leaving manufacturers largely able to promote that their products provide benefits that… Continue reading Brain Health Supplements: Do They Work?
We all want to be healthy. That's always the priority. Maintaining a lifestyle that promotes wellness and lowers risk should be everybody’s goal. It begins with what we put into our mouths. As I discussed in last week’s post, one downfall to maintaining a healthy diet is eating processed foods. Growing your own vegetables and… Continue reading “Natural”? What Does That Mean?
We all want a quick fix. Something that will correct whatever is ailing us without effort. We've all heard the ads that claim weight loss without dieting or exercising. It sounds great but as the adage goes- if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! We all agree that making healthy lifestyle… Continue reading Over-The-Counter Weight Loss Supplements Are Tainted