iRenew is for iDiots
I did a leg workout this afternoon over at my local Gold’s. During my one of my rest periods, I idly glanced up at the flat screen TV on the wall near the power cage. An infomercial for a fitness gimmick called the iRenew Bracelet flashed on the screen… and my jaw dropped with complete astonishment at what a complete and obvious scam I was viewing. The bracelet is supposed to improve strength, balance and/or endurance by...
POM Sues the FTC
POM Wonderful, LLC recently filed suit against the US Federal Trade Commission, on the grounds that new FTC standards are infringing on the company’s free speech rights. According to Law.com: Juice maker POM Wonderful has filed suit against the Federal Trade Commission in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, claiming the agency has created a new standard for the evaluation of deceptive advertising that tramples...
Sci Am: “Snake Oil in the Supermarket”
Just finished scanning an editorial in this month’s issue of Scientific American: “Snake Oil in the Supermarket.” While not highly detailed, it’s a timely reminder that – just because a product contains added nutrients/nutraceuticals – it’s not necessarily a “healthy” food. For one thing, a product may still not provide a lot of “bang” for your calorie...
Chlorine Dioxide is NOT a Supplement!
In surfing through the news this morning, I came across the following news item: The Food and Drug Adminstration is warning people not to use a supplement that claims to treat diseases ranging from HIV to acne, after receiving reports it is making consumers sick. When used as directed, the FDA says Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) produces chlorine dioxide, a potent bleach often used in industrial water treatment and stripping...
Bad News for Wrigley & Coke
Wrigley and Coca Cola are just two of the food companies experiencing legal setbacks in their efforts to capitalize on the functional food trend. First up, Coke recently lost its bid to have the CSPI-backed, class action suit against Vitamin Water dismissed. According to NutraIngredients-USA: Coca-Cola is to face a lawsuit challenging the health claims on its Vitaminwater drinks, after a US federal judge denied the firm’s request to...
Respectful Insolence: “Joe Mercola’s Shampoo Woo”
In my years on the “Bodybuilding Revealed” and “Fat Loss Revealed” forums, I’ve had to field a number of questions related to the rather bizarre mix of sense and nonsense spewed by Dr. Joseph Mercola. Sorting out the truth from the half-truths and outright, self-serving BS is no mean feat – Dr. M is a skillful writer, who knows exactly what buttons to push in order to convince his audience. As I...
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