In a crowded marketplace, supplement companies want their products to stand out. Some cite vague scientific theories. Others cherry-pick a study that seems to lend credence to a claim they’re making. Still others pay to have a study done, highlight any results that support their bottom line, and watch the cash roll in. Here’s a sampling of recent examples.
When Scottish scientists examined data for 29,555 women born between 1988 and mid-1996, they found zero cases of invasive cervical cancer in those who got human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines at 12 or 13 years of age (unlike those who got no vaccines).
If you’re no stranger to the staples of Japanese, Chinese, and other Asian cuisines, you might already be a fan of yuba. Now brands like Trader Joe’s and Hodo are bringing these fun-to-eat sheets of soy to the masses.
At the Center for Science in the Public Interest (Nutrition Action’s publisher), our advocacy work has focused broadly on diet and health. With the climate crisis looming, it would be short-sighted to not also consider the impact of food on our planet.