A Neurosurgeon with a private hospital in Abuja, Dr. Biodun Ogungbo, has raised alarm over the increasing use of food supplements as cure for various diseases.
He said supplements could improve wellbeing in some people but not a cure for all diseases as claimed.
Ogungbo who spoke while fielding questions from some Journalists in Abuja, said there was no credible research to back effectiveness of such claims.
According to him, those who use supplement in place of their normal medications for diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and asthma are rather worsening their conditions
He said, “Glutathione is sold in Nigeria and other countries as Cellgevity. It has been touted as the secret to prevent aging, cancer, heart disease, dementia and more, and necessary to treat everything from autism to Alzheimer.
“Supplements cannot stop the ageing process. It cannot return you to those glorious years. It cannot cure arthritis and degenerative diseases. It is not a treatment for cancer.
“The public also think these drug helps the body to heal itself and so can cure all illnesses. This is of course not true but you will not know from the hype surrounding the drugs.
“It is grossly irresponsible for doctors to prescribe this medication for patients.”
