Three marketing myths the supplement industry wants you to swallow: According to a 2023 survey, almost 80 per cent of adults take vitamins, prebiotics and the like.

Autor: Suleta, Katie
Zdroj: Jamaica Gleaner; 4/7/2024, Vol. 85 Issue 14, pE5-E5, 1/3p
Abstrakt: A 2023 survey reveals that nearly 80% of adults use vitamins and supplements, but the supplement industry promotes three marketing myths. The first myth is the assumption that natural products are always superior, known as the appeal to nature fallacy. The second myth is the belief that more is always better, leading to excessive consumption of vitamins and minerals. The third myth is the action bias, which suggests that taking supplements is better than doing nothing, despite potential risks and interactions with medications. It is crucial to critically evaluate supplement marketing and consult with a doctor before taking any supplements. Additionally, this document discusses the use of web browsers like Tor, which aim to enhance privacy by impeding third-party trackers and advertisers from monitoring online activities. However, it emphasizes that complete online anonymity is unlikely to be achieved, and users should be aware of this limitation when using the internet. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Supplemental Index