“Low carb,” boast some labels. “Fat free,” claim others. But “low protein?” That’s not a thing. Protein is a selling point. But its overblown reputation has been fueled by a jumble of myths. Here’s the truth about some popular ones.
Quincy Bioscience, maker of 'brain support' supplement Prevagen, has been ordered to cease marketing its product for 'memory improvement.' Here's what to know.
In a crowded marketplace, supplement companies want their products to stand out. Some cite vague scientific theories. Others cherry-pick a study that seems to lend credence to a claim they’re making. Still others pay to have a study done, highlight any results that support their bottom line, and watch the cash roll in. Here’s a sampling of recent examples.
Juice and soda companies like Mtn Dew, SunnyD, and Simply are making versions of their beverages with alcohol. Here's why their marketing matters for consumers.
Madison Avenue is alive and kicking, not just on TV but in ads, posts, and videos on social media, YouTube, you name it. Food companies make it so easy. They dress up refined carbs with a dash of vegetables. Or turn up the protein in candy. Or find a new ploy to sell water. What could go wrong?
Fact vs. FictionLindsay Moyer, MS, RDN, Marlena Koch
The world has to cut carbon dioxide emissions in half by 2030 to avoid the worst effects of climate change, says the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. And by 2050, we need to hit “net zero”—that is, emissions must be matched by removals from the atmosphere.
