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March 5, 2013
Genetically modified organisms have permeated much of the crop industry, absolutely infesting the processed food market, but are many 'health' supplements free from the presence of GMOs? As it turns out, major supplement producers actually will... Read more
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January 31, 2013
Antioxidants are your body's natural mechanism to help neutralize free radicals those byproducts caused by burning the fuel your body needs can damage cells and tissues throughout your body. Read more
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July 18, 2012
The UK-based, international campaign group, the Alliance for Natural Health International (ANH-Intl) recently revealed data showing that compared to supplements, an individual is:... Read more
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January 8, 2012
For many Canadians, the pledge to get healthier in 2012 starts with a trip to the drug store to load up on vitamins and dietary supplements. Read more
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January 3, 2012
Will it be enough to rein in FDA's outrageous power grab?... Read more
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December 31, 2011
Shazi Visram, Founder and CEO of HAPPYFAMILY, has responded to the Organic Consumers Association's action alert that rallied consumers to complain that the DHA used in her Happy Bellies baby cereal is GMO. OCA Political Director Alexis Baden-Mayer...
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October 20, 2011
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September 28, 2011
Massive public outcry against the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposed guidelines for New Dietary Ingredients (NDI) in supplements appears to be having a significant impact, as the agency recently announced a 60-day extension period... Read more
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August 22, 2011
Both sodium selenite and selenate are classified as dangerous and toxic to the environment. They can be carcinogenic and genotoxic, and may contribute to reproductive and developmental problems in animals and humans. Nonetheless, they are the... Read more
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September 13, 2011
The FDA has issued a proposed mandate that represents the greatest threat to dietary supplements since 1994. Back in the early 1990s, consumers were so alarmed by FDA bullying that they staged a massive revolt. The result was that Congress passed... Read more
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