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The September issue of Consumer Reports has just hit newsstands and it definitely made noise with its landing. The cover story is the "10 Surprising Dangers of Vitamins and Supplements," and it definitely caught the attention of the dietary supplement industry.
The article outlines the 10 concerns and then, for each concern, offers up a "Protect Yourself" action to take, whether it's consulting a doctor or referring readers to web sites that will provide additional background.
In response, The Natural Products Association, an industry trade group representing the supplement industry, was quick to respond with two statements rebutting the cover article.
"Consumer Reports makes the obvious points that nothing is risk-free and too much of anything is not necessarily a good thing," wrote Dr. Cara Welch, Senior Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs at the NPA, in a statement. "Furthermore, it relies on disputed and inaccurate studies to draw the wrong conclusions. Consumers deserve better."
A complete list can be found on the Consumer Reports and the NPA...