Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw sue the FDA for qualified Health Claims 1999

Durk Pearson & Sandy Shaw, sued the FDA in the 1990s for refusing their request to authorize specific health claims for dietary supplements.

At the behest of Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw, Emord & Associates sued the FDA in the 1990s for refusing Pearson and Shaw’s request to authorize four specific health claims for dietary supplements.  Pearson and Shaw sought agency approval of claims associating antioxidant vitamins with cancer risk reduction; omega-3 fatty acids with vascular disease risk … Read more

What Are Antioxidants? 6 Quick Facts About Antioxidant Vitamins

1)  What are antioxidants? When discussing antioxidants, we mean vitamins C, E, and the provitamin Beta Carotene. 2) Where are antioxidants found? These nutrients can be found in a wide variety of vitamin supplements and fortified foods. More specifically, Vitamin C is found in grapefruits, strawberries, blueberries, oranges, kale, potatoes and broccoli. Vitamin E is … Read more

Get “Physically Prepared” For Another MLB Baseball Season!

Get “Physically Prepared” For Another MLB Baseball Season!- Greg Pryor I played pro baseball for 16 yrs, and over 9 seasons in MLB.  At the end of each one of my minor league and major league seasons, I would immediately begin a physical fitness program to get ready for spring training and the next season.  … Read more