Choosing the right supplements

September 8, 2016

Our Founder and Partner of Curaxia, Ms Jacqueline Wee:

Interview with TODAY online shares her views on what you need to look out for when choosing supplements to avoid misleading claims.

“With health supplements currently not subjected to pre-market approval by the authorities, how can consumers make an informed decision when buying them?” 

Here’s to some highlights of the article:

“Although the reports of mislabelling are from overseas, some of the products tested and mentioned to be inaccurately labelled are brands sold in Singapore too,” ;

“Look for seals or awards for quality. Seals awarded by scientific research will weigh more than a seal awarded by say, consumer satisfaction which may be subjective, ” ;

“Read the fine print on labels. Ms Wee advised taking note of the serving size and amount of active ingredients per pill or capsule.” ;

“Exercise caution. This is especially so for health supplements that are promoted to improve lifestyle-related problems like weight loss, anti-ageing and sexual function enhancement,” ;

“Avoid products with exaggerated claims. Health supplements are not evaluated by the HSA and claims like “clinically tested” and “scientifically proven” may not be adequately supported.” ; 

“Check with a doctor or pharmacist before taking any supplements. Some supplements may be unsuitable for people taking certain medications or have certain medical conditions.”

Looking for the best supplements in Singapore that is also right for you?

To find out more, check out:

http://www.todayonline.com/daily-focus/health/choosing-right-supplement