Article — The War on Dietary Supplements: HR 3156 Still Lurks in Congress

Some SupplementsHopefully all of you have heard about the possibility that Congress may be passing a law either restricting health supplements or at least extremely limiting their availability. You may remember seeing banners with the slogan “SOS - Save Our Supplements” on many popular sites like GNC and others. The fact of the matter is, if this law were to pass, it would affect many of us in many different ways. How many people out there take at least 2-3 supplements each day just to help them maintain their current physiques or fitness levels? While supplements are just that, supplemental to what you can do naturally, they are a huge help for all of us in reaching our respective goals. It would seem that some of the responsibility does need to be carried by the supplement companies themselves, making sure that they are producing quality products with little or no side-effects (think of the fall of Ephedra) to keep laws such as this from even being considered. Read more by using the link below:

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Now in committee, this law would virtually destroy the dietary supplement industry. The legislation is identified as the “Dietary Supplement Access & Awareness Act,” but it does not address free access & only creates a negative awareness of these products. It would cost taxpayers millions & take away our freedom. Contact your Reps through link…..

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  1. March 3rd, 2007 | 7:52 am

    Yes we all need to speak up about our right to supplement our bodys. One suppliment that I like to take that has no side effects at all, except good health is Xango. It is a fruit juice made from the Mangosteen fruit.

    Check it out at www.thatsgreatjuice.com

  2. July 7th, 2008 | 4:30 pm

    Like the post above, I agree we do need to speak up. I, on the other hand, take krill oil, full of omega-3, very beneficial.

  3. April 23rd, 2009 | 4:11 am

    I agree with all your views that supplements help people to maintain physical fitness.

  4. February 27th, 2010 | 2:43 pm

    Struggle proceeds.))) it is reasonable and fair. Only here to whom it is favourable? If will pass debate the enterprise sector will suffer. Though too it is true that the interdiction for the given group drugs can affect well-being of the person.

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