Are Vitamins Bad for You?*

The dietary supplement industry is under increasing attack by the mainstream media and it is important for consumers to understand the real facts behind these headline-generating stories.

The Wall Street Journal reported on March 20, 2006 ("The Case Against Vitamins") about the ineffectiveness of some vitamins. Read a few interesting counterpoint articles below to find out why prominent nutritionists, physicians and other researchers are disclaiming the WSJ article and other such articles:

• Special Report: The Media Strikes Again

• 'The Case Against Vitamins' Is a Case Against Our Health

• Prominent NOW Foods Nutritionist says "WSJ Wrong on Vitamins"

• Dietary Supplements Attacked by the Media

• Media Bias, Conflicts of Interest Distort Study Findings on Supplements

The caution to consumers that is the underlying theme in these articles is the need to always look behind the facts and research in a study before jumping to conclusions. Always ask questions about who funded the study, what parameters were used in the study and if there are any conflicts of interest between the study authors and the funding source.  Be an informed consumer!

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