An authoritative report from the University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter advises consumers …

Don’t take — or buy — ANY nutritional supplement until you read this urgent warning!

Advertisers tell you their dietary supplements are safer than prescription drugs, because supplements are "natural" — and drugs are chemical.

But the truth revealed in this special report from the University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter tells a far different story…

Some supplements may be beneficial. Many others are a complete sham. Worse, others can be downright hazardous to your health!

In this report, you’ll discover which dietary supplements in your medicine cabinet you can keep on taking … and which pills you should toss in the trash NOW!

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Dear Reader:

Are you a big believer in taking nutritional supplements?

Or are you skeptical … but considering trying dietary supplements to improve some aspect of your health?

Either way, you’re not alone:

More than half of Americans use dietary supplements on a regular basis to improve their health.

These men and women spend nearly $20 billion a year — on herbs, vitamins, minerals, hormones, and other pills — bought without a doctor’s prescription.

According to the FDA, there are more than 29,000 different nutritional supplements on the market today.

But before you invest your money — and your health — in dietary supplements, I urge you to listen to this timely warning from the Federal Trade Commission…

"Unfounded and exaggerated claims for dietary supplements have proliferated," according to Howard Beales, former Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.

Beales notes that the FTC has challenged deceptive advertising for health care products with more than $1 billion in sales — mostly for dietary supplements.

3 biggest myths about "safe" natural medicines

The nutritional supplement marketers and the pharmaceutical industry seem to be at war.

At stake: billions of dollars in revenue from the sales of pills — medicines we take to protect and improve our health.

Advertising from the dietary supplement industry often makes out the pharmaceutical industry to be an "evil empire" — raking in billions by poisoning consumers with expensive, dangerous chemicals they shouldn’t be taking.

But some of the myths and half-truths all this expensive advertising has implanted in the public awareness can be downright dangerous to YOUR health…

MYTH #1: Dietary supplements are far safer than prescription drugs because they are "natural."

THE REALITY: The fact that a supplement is derived from an herb or other plant, and is therefore "natural," doesn’t necessarily make it safe.

If everything that was made from plants was safe, we wouldn’t be told to avoid eating certain berries or mushrooms while hiking in the woods. And would you consume arsenic or hemlock?

MYTH #2: Dietary supplements are rigorously tested, and their effectiveness backed by all sorts of studies and scientific proof.

THE REALITY: To gain FDA approval, any new prescription drug has to pass a series of strict clinical trials.

But dietary supplements are sold without FDA approval.

Worse, they either undergo no testing at all — or the "testing" to which they have been submitted typically does not meet the standards required by the scientific community.

Example: Supplement advertisements frequently boast that a particular herb has been used for a thousand years in Asia. In reality, many of these Chinese herbs can cause liver damage and other dangerous side effects.

MYTH #3: Supplement makers are knights on white horses riding to our rescue, while the pharmaceutical industry is "evil."

THE REALITY: Both the pharmaceutical and the dietary supplement industries spend millions of dollars trying to get us to buy their products.

So the question comes down to: who — and what products — do you trust?

Available now: the 2009 Wellness Report Dietary Supplements

With thousands of different dietary supplements to choose from — from alpha-lipoic acid to zinc — no one person can keep up with all the new developments in nutritional therapies.

And unless you’re an M.D. yourself, do you really have the background to separate the good science from the hype?

That’s where the University of California, Berkeley Wellness Reports can help save you time and money while improving your health.

Our editorial advisors, all M.D.s or Ph.D.s with impressive credentials in their specialties, conduct an exhaustive search of the medical literature on a particular topic — in this case, dietary supplements.

They then carefully review the research to ensure that it’s based on scientifically sound methods … and to confirm the accuracy and reliability of the findings.

Next, our editors painstakingly convert medical jargon, formulas, and statistics into clear, plain English.

You’ll find it fascinating reading — and useful. Our experts tell you exactly what you need to know about the particular dietary supplement you’re thinking of taking … plus, how to apply key research findings to improving and maintaining your own health.

Here’s just a sampling of what you’ll discover in our just published UC Berkeley Wellness Report: Dietary Supplements 2009—

• Many people have low blood levels of vitamin D, according to some recent studies. Should you have your blood levels tested? And how much D do you need to raise your blood levels to the desirable range? Page 60.

• This supplement packs plenty of antioxidant power, has been used medicinally for centuries, and is prescribed in Europe to treat leg ulcers and varicose veins. It may also lower blood sugar levels, LDL ("bad") cholesterol, and elevated blood pressure. Should you try it for any of these problems? Page 54.

• If you have cardiovascular disease, this is the best, most scientifically proven dietary supplement for helping prevent arrhythmias and heart attacks. Your doctor might advise you to take it daily. Page 17.

• When you’re shopping for multivitamins, it is absolutely important to check the label for one vitamin in particular — since getting too much of it could actually weaken your bones. Page 32.

• Which is better for hot flashes and menopausal night sweats— black cohosh or hormone replacement therapy? The answer may surprise you. Page 38.

• These two vitamins have been extensively studied as "brain supplements" to help prevent or delay cognitive decline and enhance brain function. You’ve seen them advertised. But do they really work? Page 22.

• Even though studies of feverfew as a migraine preventive have mixed results, you may want to try it next time you have a migraine, anyway. Turn to page 45 to find out why.

• How to ensure you get adequate levels of calcium as you age to help prevent osteoporosis and bone fractures. Hint: it’s not just taking calcium pills. Page 38.

• This element is used to strengthen steel alloys. Can it also help you lose weight, as supplement marketers claim? Page 39.

• The ads say this amazing new vision supplement can actually help prevent blindness in certain patients. And amazingly, it’s true! We name the supplement brand on page 44.

• Evening primrose and borage oils are well-known folk remedies and they’re cheap, so you may think, why not try them? Here are 7 compelling reasons why you should think twice. Page 42.

• Why you must tell your doctor which supplements you are taking if he or she prescribes medication for you. Page 9.

• This steroid or hormone precursor is touted to prevent aging, cancer, and chronic diseases, as well as to relieve menopausal symptoms. Turn to page 35 to see whether medical researchers agree.

• Discover what a definitive clinical trial found out about whether these two "natural arthritis cures" — glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate — can really increase your mobility and relieve joint pain. Page 12.

• Taking St. John’s Wort instead of a prescription drug to combat your depression? Who should consider it — and who should not. Page 25.

• This "natural" statin, made by fermenting red yeast on rice, can actually lower your cholesterol levels. Find out how it works on page 54.

• The truth about one of the most expensive nutritional supplement: coenzyme Q-10. Page 40.

• This B vitamin, in large doses becomes a drug—a pretty effective drug for lowering cholesterol. But should you take it for that purpose? See page 53.

• 11 dietary supplements absolutely, positively known to be hazardous to human health. Check your medicine cabinet and throw them away NOW! Page 34.

• Magnesium, essential to good health, can lower your blood pressure, prevent heart disease, and strengthen your bones. But certain patients shouldn’t take magnesium supplements. Are you one of them? Page 50.

• One out of every hundred Americans develops a potentially serious deficiency of one of the major vitamins. How to tell if you’re the one . . . and what to do if you are. Page 59.

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• Calcium supplements, in the right amount, are important for maintaining strong bones, but they cannot be absorbed unless you get enough of one other nutrient. To find out what this is, see page 39.

• Supplement manufacturers claim this widely advertised "phospholipid" can actually prevent memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. But the only thing it’s likely to do for you is give you body odor — and possibly liver damage. Page 50.

• Echinacea is frequently marketed as an immunity-booster that can prevent — or even cure — colds. Should you keep a bottle handy in your medicine chest? Page 42.

• This trace mineral is often recommended to reduce the risk of prostate cancer, and it may have other benefits. But the difference between a safe dose and a toxic one is very small. Page 14.

• There are two common forms of vitamin D used in supplements. One is more potent than the other, however, and it’s the one you should choose. Page 60.

• 10 early warning signs that an ad for a dietary supplement is full of hot air. If you see any of these words or phrases, don’t buy it Page 7.

• Garlic may lower cholesterol and reduce blood pressure. So why do researchers say you shouldn’t bother with garlic pills? Page 47.

• Unlike most supplements, this "natural" remedy for relieving cold symptoms is patented and standardized—you know what’s in it and how much. (And it doesn’t contain zinc.) Page 41.

• Scientists have been experimenting with this trace mineral as a treatment for diabetes—and studies have shown it has potential as a treatment for high blood sugar. Shouldn’t you ask your doctor about it? Page 58.

• Have trouble sleeping? Taking melatonin — a hormone produced in the brain by the pineal gland — can promote sleep, prevent insomnia, and overcome jet lag. Or can it? Page 51.

• Ginseng has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Here’s why it may be time to stop. Page 48.

• This nutrient may reduce the risk of severe birth defects. On the other hand, in older people it can "mask" a deficiency in another important vitamin.. Page 46.

• Six groups of people are most likely to benefit from taking multivitamins. Are you in one of them? Page 33.

• Is creatine is a safe alternative to steroids for building muscle and increasing athletic performance? Turn to page 21 and see what it can, and cannot, do.

• Ads for "Airborne" convincingly make the case that the tablet can prevent or cure the common cold. Should you take Airborne the next time you get the sniffles? Page 36.

• Why you should avoid taking saw palmetto for urinary problems and an enlarged prostate if your doctor recommends surgery. Page 56.

• The supplement label lists the contents as "standardized," supposedly ensuring that you get a precise dosage of the active ingredient. But here’s why you shouldn’t believe these labels. Page 8.

• Is this "all-natural" cholesterol fighter — derived from such wholesome sources as sugar cane, beeswax, wheat germ, and rice bran — better and safer than prescription statin drugs for lowering cholesterol? Page 53.

• Male potency supplements often contain zinc, because a zinc deficiency can reduce your testosterone levels. But did you also know that taking zinc supplements can double your chances of developing prostate cancer? Page 61.

• What you might try to relieve urinary problems — such as urgent or frequent urination or urinary leaking — caused by an enlarged prostate. Page 56.

• "Antioxidant" has come to mean "good for you." But if you are under treatment for certain conditions, here’s why you should avoid antioxidants. Page 5.

• This popular dietary supplement, promoted to boost immunity and prevent heart disease, can not only turn your skin yellow —more importantly, it could increase your risk of lung cancer. Page 16.

• Ginkgo biloba has been promoted to improve memory, sharpen mental function, and stave off dementia. Has modern science confirmed or debunked these claims? Page 23.

And so much more…

Of all the decisions you make pertaining to your health, selecting dietary supplements puts you on less secure ground than anything else:

Advertising for "alternative medicine" is often filled with hyperbole.

You can buy and take any supplement without a doctor’s prescription or even recommendation.

The clinical proof of the efficacy of supplements is often sketchy, and sometimes virtually nonexistent.

Now, the UC Berkeley Wellness Report: Dietary Supplements 2009 from the University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter can help you make better-informed choices when deciding whether to take supplements — and which to buy.

Are the supplements you choose doing you more harm than good? Are they a necessity for maintaining health or even curing your illness?

Why aren’t traditional medical doctors more enthusiastic about nutritional supplements? Can taking vitamins, minerals, and herbs really work? Or is it a colossal fraud — a waste of time and money?

You’ll find the answers in our UC Berkeley Wellness Report: Dietary Supplements 2009… which you may preview risk-free for 30 days in the privacy of your own home … with no obligation of any kind.

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As soon as we hear from you, we’ll rush a copy of the Wellness Report on dietary supplements for your review.

When your UC Berkeley Wellness Report: Dietary Supplements 2009 arrives, examine it carefully.

Read through the studies. Examine the facts, figures, numbers, and test results on the dietary supplements you take.

I’m betting our new report will be among the most valuable — and important — health care information you read this year.

If not, simply return it within 30 days, owe us nothing … and that will be the end of the matter.

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