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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

hedgehog

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4. I agree that you have to filter out a lot of woo.

Reply to MannyGoldstein (Reply #1)

Mon Jan 14, 2013, 02:56 PM

Jan 2013

First step - don't believe someone who is making claims for something when they just happen to be selling it!

OTOH - My doctor recommends Omega 3 oils for my dry eyes (Sjogren's). I have to trust that the capsules I take actually contain
what they say they do.

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Supplement safety? My understanding is that the FDA doesn't regulate supplements, [View all] hedgehog Jan 2013 OP

It's a little tricky MannyGoldstein Jan 2013 #1

I agree that you have to filter out a lot of woo. hedgehog Jan 2013 #4

I believe that there have been tests looking at what's in different brands of MannyGoldstein Jan 2013 #5

I didn't think of checking Consumer reports - they give this link - hedgehog Jan 2013 #6

Spot checks have found a significant level of fraud Warpy Jan 2013 #2

i have a likely irrational trust in costco. mopinko Jan 2013 #3