Medical Disclaimer

About dietary supplements

Statements about dietary supplements on this site have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration. No product reviewed here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Dietary supplements are not approved by the FDA before they are sold, and a phrase such as “manufactured in an FDA-registered facility” describes the facility, not approval of the product.

Always speak to a professional first

Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any supplement, and particularly if you:

• take prescription or over-the-counter medication — botanical ingredients can interact with drugs;
• are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing;
• have a diagnosed medical condition, or are scheduled for surgery;
• are under 18 years of age.

Do not delay care

Never disregard professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of something you have read on this site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, contact your doctor or emergency services immediately.

Some symptoms are time-sensitive. Sudden hearing loss, for example, is treated as a medical emergency and the window for effective treatment is measured in days. If something has changed suddenly in your health, a supplement is not the appropriate response.

No guarantee of results

Individual results vary. Nothing on this site is a promise or guarantee of any specific outcome. Any experience described by a manufacturer is that manufacturer’s claim, not ours, and not typical by default.