Report: Beware of Dietary Supplements’ False Claims

Not all dietary supplements do what they claim, according to a new report.

FOX News Radio’s Steve Knight reports:

The Inspector General’s office investigated 127 weight loss and immune-boosting supplements.

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It found that the labels on 20% of them made illegal claims. Some even claimed to be able to cure or prevent diabetes, cancer, even HIV or AIDS.

The report warns that people who rely on a supplement’s false claims could be risking their health if they’re convinced to stop taking their doctor’s prescribed medications.

The report recommends that the FDA increase its oversight of dietary supplements.

Steve Knight, FOX News Radio.