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A natural deception: 3 marketing myths the supplement industry wants you to swallow

  • Written by Katie Suleta, Doctorate in Health Sciences candidate, George Washington University
A natural deception: 3 marketing myths the supplement industry wants you to swallowThey act kind of like drugs, but they aren't regulated like them.Valentyna Yeltsova/Getty Images

Americans seem to have quite a positive view of dietary supplements. According to a 2023 survey, 74% of U.S. adults take vitamins, prebiotics and the like.

The business of supplements is booming, and with all the hype around them, it’s easy to...

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