CSPI Warns Against Misleading Health Buzzwords in Food and Supplement Marketing
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has issued a warning about nine health buzzwords frequently used to market foods and supplements, often leading consumers to believe products are healthier than they are. The article highlights examples such as 'superfood' claims for pitaya (dragon fruit) bowls, which, despite containing beneficial fruits, are often loaded with excessive added sugars. It also scrutinizes 'GLP-1 support' claims on multivitamins, noting that while some are comprehensive, others, particularly gummies, lack essential nutrients. Other buzzwords examined include 'no seed oils' (often replaced by more expensive or less healthy fats like tallow), 'prebiotic' claims in processed foods, 'low sugar' claims in products with artificial sweeteners, and the marketing of honey as a healthier alternative to refined sugar. The CSPI emphasizes that many of these terms are used to justify higher prices or to distract from less desirable nutritional profiles. 
