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Have you ever tried them?

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I'm fond of yoghurt but am suspicious of the claims that manufacturers make.
The EEC is right! If you make quasi-medical claims about your product, you
must back them up with sound science!
Graham

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> I'm fond of yoghurt but am suspicious of the claims that manufacturers
> make. The EEC is right! If you make quasi-medical claims about your
> product, you must back them up with sound science!

I agree with you. I have always eaten yogurt with active cultures, and do
not believe products like "Activia" have any added benefit except the effect
of linking Jamie Lee Curtis permanently with bowel movements. My sister
had some problems recently, and I bought her acidophilus capsules and they
took care of it, so I am a believer in the active cultures in yogurt having
a good effect on the beneficial gut bacteria.

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Great article! Probiotics are just another scam
from the dietary supplement industry -- an industry
rife with scam products.

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I did. It didn't work for me, but I like the taste of the yogurt so I
buy it anyway. Still need the laxatives.

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> I'm fond of yoghurt but am suspicious of the claims that manufacturers make.
> The EEC is right! If you make quasi-medical claims about your product, you
> must back them up with sound science!
> Graham

Actually in the US it's not necessary. All that needs to be on the label
is this disclaimer: 'This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure or prevent any
disease.'

It's on all supplements, which aren't controlled by the FDA. Put it on
the yoghurt or other 'pre-' or 'probiotic' products and it's CYA
guaranteed.

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> I did. It didn't work for me, but I like the taste of the yogurt so I buy
> it anyway. Still need the laxatives.
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My sister needed it for the opposite effect.

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> I did. It didn't work for me, but I like the taste of the yogurt so I
> buy it anyway. Still need the laxatives.

The only laxative you should use regularly are good nutrition, a high
fiber diet, plenty of water and exercise! Those keep the body's GI
system working optimally.

If you take artificial laxatives too often, your body "gets lazy" and
stops working well on it's own.

John Kuthe...

Arri London wrote:
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> graham wrote:
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> > I'm fond of yoghurt but am suspicious of the claims that manufacturers make.
> > The EEC is right! If you make quasi-medical claims about your product, you
> > must back them up with sound science!
> > Graham
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> Actually in the US it's not necessary. All that needs to be on the label
> is this disclaimer: 'This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA.
> This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure or prevent any
> disease.'
>
> It's on all supplements, which aren't controlled by the FDA. Put it on
> the yoghurt or other 'pre-' or 'probiotic' products and it's CYA
> guaranteed.

Only structure/function claims are allowed under this
disclaimer, such as "this product supports ocular health".

Medical claims are still illegal for non-drug
products, so you can't say "this product prevents
macular degeneration" unless you go through the
drug approval process, in which case it's a drug
not a dietary supplement.