There is a line of vitamins and nutrients called Buried Treasure. I have heard very good things about these so called “liquid nutrients”. I bought three kinds. First is the Acuted Cold & Flu Formula, Second is the Fat “B” Gone, and Lastly Neuro-Nectar (Mental Maximizer). This product is from life line foods and I was wondering if anyone knows about this company and their goods. More specifically I was wondering if any of yall have tried any of those three suppliments and if they actually work.
What, if anything, do they claim to do?
Based on history, the answer is probably: “No, it doesn’t.”
That said, it’s kind of hard to give much of a good answer if you don’t tell us what the claims are.
In researching “Buried Treasure”, I opened two Windows. One page to the 25 Ways to spot Quackery, and one to Buried Treasure. Let’s see what I found:
Quackwatch:
-They Allege That Modern Processing Methods and Storage remove all Nutritive Value from Our Food.
BT:
“Most experts agree that the need for vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements is greater today than ever before, because the majority of our food supply is over processed and adulterated, leading to a depleted nutrient content”
If this company was fraudulent, they would likely state that processing and cooking removes “all” nutrients from food, but that is not the case.
Still, I doubt that “most experts” of reputeable credentials (I.e. Medical Doctors) would agree that the need is greater than before for supplements. Any good doctor would tell you that simply following the Food Council’s guidelines will be more than sufficient, and that supplements of any sort are not needed.
In furthur researching this company, I can find no real outlandish claims.
There are many other ways to spot quackery however:
-They Claim That Most Americans Are Poorly Nourished.
-They Recommend “Nutrition Insurance” for Everyone.
-They Say That Most Diseases Are Due to Faulty Diet
and Can Be Treated with “Nutritional” Methods.
-They Claim That Diet Is a Major Factor in Behavior.
-They Claim That Soil Depletion and the Use of Pesticides and “Chemical” Fertilizers Result in Food That Is Less Safe and Less Nourishing.
-They Claim You Are in Danger of Being “Poisoned”
by Ordinary Food Additives and Preservatives.
-They Charge That the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)
Have Been Set Too Low.
-They Claim That under Everyday Stress, and in Certain Diseases, Your Need for Nutrients Is Increased.
-They Recommend “Supplements” and “Health Foods” for Everyone.
-They Claim That “Natural” Vitamins are Better than “synthetic” Ones.
-They Promise Quick, Dramatic, Miraculous Results.
-They Use Disclaimers Couched in Pseudomedical Jargon.
-They Use Anecdotes and Testimonials to Support Their Claims.
-They Warn You Not to Trust Your Doctor.
-They Encourage Patients to Lend Political Support to Their Treatment Methods.
In viewing the web site for Buried Treasure, I can see no evidence of any of the above claims being made, except for the first one discussed above.
It appears to me that this is a reputable company. Of course, that doesn’t mean that you won’t get overcharged. A company can still have a good product, even if it is overpriced.
Also, you might not see any benefits, becasue your body has no need for extra nutrients… It all depends on your personal eating habits.
I recommend that you investigate furthur whether you require supplements by consulting your doctor. A simple blood test can determine what nutrients you are defficient in, and what foods can provide that. It’s a lot cheaper than buying supplements unnecessarily.
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