Consumers must stay informed
In response to the article (Aug. 7) on “Local man poisoned by supplements,” I should like to say that consumers can have serious reactions to a product where the manufacturer increased the dosage way beyond the norm.
Unscrupulous manufacturers take advantage of a generally uninformed public. But the same is true of the drug industry, where “FDA approved” does not mean that a drug is safe and, further, that every drug has side effects. The consumer has the responsibility of being informed.
As an informed consumer, who knows which products come form a reputable source, I have taken vitamin/mineral supplements for over 30 years with excellent results. May I recommend “The Maker’s Diet” by John Rubin. It provides simple and safe information on how to regain and maintain good health.
BETTINA KING