Message From the Director: Excessive Claims

We’ve all seen the ads: Take this supplement and improve your health. Drink this juice and prevent cancer. But, can we believe everything we read or hear? In the United States, dietary supplements are regulated differently than drugs and medications. The Federal Government regulates dietary supplements through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A

In the News: Creatine

Creatine is a naturally occurring compound in the body made from amino acids that supplies energy to muscles. Creatine is also found in meat and fish. The use of creatine supplements by athletes became popular in the 1990s as a way to reportedly enhance athletic performance and build lean muscle mass. Today, creatine remains one