Money is tight and supplements feel like a luxury!
In today’s economy, many people turn to sites like Amazon and eBay to buy cheaper vitamins for themselves and their families.
When I first started buying supplements, I did the same thing—I needed to save money! But I quickly discovered the health and financial risks of purchasing low-quality supplements from Amazon and eBay.
The Lack of Regulation in the Supplement Industry
Producing quality dietary supplements, like vitamins, protein powders, fish oil capsules, energy bars, herbal blends, and sports nutrition products, costs money.
However, the supplement industry in America remains radically under-regulated. Companies make huge profits by producing and selling subpar, dangerous, and even expired supplement products.
Before 1994, no regulation existed for supplement manufacturers in America. In 1994, the government created the DSHEA, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, which prohibited the marketing of adulterated or misbranded products.
This act is still in effect today, but it doesn’t require supplements to be approved by the government for safety or efficacy.
Manufacturers must ensure their products are safe, lawful, and that any claims on the labels are accurate and not misleading. That’s why the third-party testing I mentioned in my previous email is crucial to ensure you’re actually getting what you ordered. https://www.fda.gov/food/dietary-supplements
Alarming Findings from Supplement Testing
This article from VeryWell Health discusses a test comparing the ingredients listed on product labels to what was actually in the bottle. The findings were alarming: (The following is taken directly from the article referenced above.)
“After testing 30 supplements, the researchers found that:
- 17 products had inaccurate labels
- 13 labels listed ingredients that were not detected in the actual product
- 9 products had substances in them that were not listed on the labels
- 15 product labels had “scientific-sounding” claims on them that used terms like “research-based” or “research-supported,” but there was no substantial evidence to back up those claims—including third-party certification
In other words, for consumers who purchased any of those 30 products from Amazon, there was a good chance they were misled.”
These findings should alarm!
What to Watch Out For
- Counterfeit and potentially dangerous products
- White powder swaps—like baking soda swapped for magnesium
- Bogus ingredient claims—not using the research-indicated ingredients
- Ineffective dosages—failing to contain the listed amount of ingredients
- Useless expired products repackaged as new
- Scratched off dates restamped with new expiration dates
The Bottom Line
If it seems fake, it probably is. If it’s cheap, it’s almost certainly counterfeit.
Times are tough! Buying cheaper supplements that might not contain the ingredients they claim, and worse, could jeopardize your health, isn’t just risky—it’s a waste of money. You could end up paying for something that does more harm than good, leaving you with nothing but regret. You deserve to feel confident in the choices you make for yourself and your family.
A Trustworthy Solution
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In faith and healing!
Kelly Stoner
Healthy Pioneer