If you know anything about me, I tend to be a skeptic and I research things before trying or taking something new. I recently came across this study put out by the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada.
This study is disturbing. Has anyone else read anything similar to this ?
We naturally trust Companies that make vitamins but this industry is not as regulated as it should be.
This reminds me of a study The Toronto Star newspaper published a few years ago. Reporters went to various 4-5 star restaurants in the City , bought fish off the menu, sea bass, haddock, and other white fish that were being featured. Turns out in most of the cases, the fish actually being served was tilapia, a cheap fish most of which comes from China. Who would have thought well known respected eateries would stoop so low.
Yes, it is hard to trust supplements unregulated by the FDA. I find Amazon somewhat helpful, as there is usually a vitamin guru or several among the reviews who can help you determine which products are higher quality than others. Once you think you have selected a brand, you can google the brand with the word "reviews" after it and find out what people have to say about it on other health food sites.
Yes, I came across a similar, but shocking report. I try to stick to brands with good reports. They may be a little pricier, but I would rather give my daughter the best than have adverse reactions. I look for "gluten-free" and "dairy-free" products that are established. I wish we could take the products at "face-value", but alas......
That is what I did. When I first came to Canada the brands seemed like "alien" to me. Most of the brands I was use to England were not readily available. I got friendly with the owner/employees at the Nutrition House and they suggested brands to me (Progressive, SISU, Nutrasea). Then I did some research. The funny thing was I attended a seminar by Bryce Wylde and he gave out a sample of Nutrasea. SInce then quite a few people have recommended Nutrasea so for the past three years my daughter has been on that brand. There are a few other brands too that have really good reputations. See what you like.