How to Debunk the False Claims about Vitamin Supplements
While the majority of vitamins and other dietary supplements are marketed in a way that is honest and complies with all applicable regulations and best practices set forth by the FDA, there are still sellers of vitamin supplements that make false claims trying to get people to buy their products. This can result in serious problems for consumers. Not only do they risk spending money on products that will be of no benefit for them, but they could also put their health in danger. Vitamin supplements can have a serious impact on your health and you should be careful before taking any. Here are certain false claims made by sellers of vitamin supplements that you should be aware of:
Vitamin supplements cure all diseases
While they can help maintain and improve your health by giving your body the nutrients that it needs, vitamin supplements are not designed to cure or treat any disease. There is also no medication or supplement which has the ability to cure all possible diseases. All doctors and scientists agree that such a product would simply be impossible, just like there is no single tool that can be used to fix all problems around your house.
Supplements do not have any side effects and are completely safe
When used correctly and according to a doctor’s advice, vitamin supplements are generally known to be safe. However there is no product which can claim that it is 100% safe to take for everyone and has no possible side effects. Vitamin supplements, just like any other medication or dietary supplement, could have certain unwanted side effects in some people. For this reason it is important that you consult a physician before you begin taking any form of vitamin supplement, especially if you are already taking other supplements or medications, including “natural” medicines.
Some supplement is the newest scientific breakthrough
When a new product is launched, there are often bold claims associated with it that are portrayed in its advertisements, such as the fact that it is the most recent scientific breakthrough or that it is the result of “secret” tests and formulas. However, upon examining these claims further, we often find that any studies that were done are not sufficient to prove that a supplement is actually effective at helping you with your health and that all the evidence is simply based on anecdotal observations, rather than actual clinical trials such as those used on new drugs being launched.
Claims of limited quantities and special “one time only” offers
More often than not, these claims are simply designed to pressure you into buying right away without stopping and asking yourself some serious questions about just how efficient a product is. You should also note that “limited quantities” is a weasel word, because you could have 100,000,000 units of a product in stock and still claim that the quantities are actually “limited” in some way. If a product is legitimately helpful, people will spread the word around on their own, so there is really no need for a company to use deceptive marketing practices to try to pressure consumers into making a decision right away.
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