Take a second to think – and maybe test – before you blindly take supplements of any kind.

“Americans spend an estimated $5 billion a year on unproven herbal supplements that promise everything from fighting off colds to curbing hot flashes and boosting memory.

“But now there is a new reason for supplement buyers to beware: DNA tests show that many pills labeled as healing herbs are little more than powdered rice and weeds.” – Read more: http://www.nytimes.com

“Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola and Jimmy Dore of The Young Turks discuss.” – YT

As someone who takes supplements – doctor prescribed – I find this really disturbing – and sad…