Companies bombard consumers with claims of easy weight loss, the dramatic health benefits of vitamin and mineral supplements, and quick cures and easy solutions to complex health problems. The supplement and weight loss industry is a multi billion dollar industry built on the understanding that most people want a quick fix for their health and weight problems. Quackwatch.org is a web site designed to help the consumer make intelligent decisions. This link features an article about identifying “Quacks and Vitamin Pushers” – a must read for all supplement consumers.

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