What CBS Did and Didn't Say About Nutrition Supplements

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` What CBS Did and Didn't Say About NutritionalI am sincerely disappointed that the much
Supplementsadvertised newscast presented such a negative
Nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals,picture of an industry that provides so very much
antioxidants, enzymes, and numerous similarpositive benefit for so many people. Nevertheless,
products are currently available to the generalI am encouraged that this topic has now been
public from a variety of sources, some excellentbrought front and center into living rooms around
and some very unsatisfactory. This topic is bigthe world. It is my hope that everyone will now
business in today's world and CBS has broughtbegin their own 'due diligence' on the whole matter
the subject to the forefront in their news storyof nutrition supplementation.
about these products.We must all seek answers from industry leaders
It is my wish to express only my personal opinionin the field, who have accurate, scientific
here. As an individual who has some experience inknowledge and can present all sides of this vast
the field of nutrition, I believe my words areissue. Only then can we, one and all, treat our
important. I further believe that the CBS story isbodies with respect and dignity, supplementing
a great conversation starter, but does notwith quality products and scientific knowledge to
present all aspects of this discussion.attain that quality of life which we would not
I believe that it is important to make theenjoy without these products.
distinction between those products which comeAs with all situations, we are required to sift
from someone's kitchen and are sold as nutritionthrough the good, the bad, and the ugly to find
supplements, and those quality products producedthe truth. I urge everyone to begin their own
by large reliable companies who back theirjourney in this search for truth regarding
products with scientific research and extremelyeverything we take into our bodies. This must
high production standards.include careful scrutiny of all prescription drugs and
I am a senior who has lived all of my life in closethe proper balance of quality nutritional
proximity to the medical profession. I owe my lifesupplements.
to them. But, I have also personally experiencedIn today's world of media overload, we must
several situations where prescription medicationsguard against becoming willing to follow what we
and drugs created a problem rather than providingare told rather than learning how to analyze
a solution. And, I have experienced wonderfulinformation and reach our own conclusions.
results from specific high quality nutritionCBS has opened the discussion. Let's now pursue
supplements that met a need for me andthe topic and seek all the answers that this
provided significant symptom relief, which greatlyimportant topic deserves.