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Tips on How to Avoid Fraudulent "Anti-Aging" Products

Sen. John Breaux, (D-La) Retired Former Chairman, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging

If it Sounds to Good to be True, It Probably Is...

• Listen carefully to what is being advertised.

• Don't be afraid to ask questions about the product. Find out exactly what it should do for you and what it shouldn't.

• Research a product thoroughly before buying it. Call the Better Business Bureau to find out if people have complained about the product.

• Watch out for so-called "Secret Formulas" or "Breakthroughs of the Century."

• Be wary of products that purport to cure a wide variety of illnesses (particularly serious ones) that don't appear to be related.

• Testimonials and/or celebrity endorsements are often misleading and sometimes are simply fabricated by the product's manufacturer.

• Be very careful of products that are marketed as having no side effects. This is a hard promise to make and an even harder one to live up to.

• Products that are advertised as making visits to a physician unnecessary should be questioned.

• Always consult your doctor before taking any dietary or nutritional supplement.

• Always tell your doctor about any dietary or nutritional supplements you are taking prior to surgery.