Cough syrup proves to be medically worthless; giving your kids cough syrup is a complete waste of money

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New research conducted in the UK reveals that cough syrup is medically useless. In the study, children given medicated cough syrup fared no better than those just given plain corn syrup.

Like sunscreen, sports drinks, dryer sheets and many other consumer products, cough syrup is a useless product that has no purpose other than to generate profits for manufacturers and retailers. There's no scientific evidence showing any benefit whatsoever from cough syrup and, in fact, since many brands of cough syrup contain refined carbohydrates (in the syrup), they may actually be causing harm.

The fact is, many over-the-counter medications are little more than marketing gimmicks, and cough syrup is no exception. Buying cough syrup is a complete waste of money.
About the author: Mike Adams is a holistic nutritionist with a strong interest in personal health, the environment and the power of nature to help us all heal He has authored more than 1,500 articles and dozens of reports, guides and interviews on natural health topics, impacting the lives of millions of readers around the world who are experiencing phenomenal health benefits from reading his articles. Adams is an independent journalist with strong ethics who does not get paid to write articles about any product or company. In 2007, Adams launched EcoLEDs, a manufacturer of mercury-free, energy-efficient LED lighting products that save electricity and help prevent global warming. He also founded an environmentally-friendly online retailer called BetterLifeGoods.com that uses retail profits to help support consumer advocacy programs. He's also a successful software entrepreneur, having founded a well known email marketing software company whose technology currently powers the NaturalNews email newsletters. Adams volunteers his time to serve as the executive director of the Consumer Wellness Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and enjoys outdoor activities, nature photography, Pilates and adult gymnastics. He's also author of numerous health books published by Truth Publishing and is the creator of several consumer-oriented grassroots campaigns, including the Spam. Don't Buy It! campaign, and the free downloadable Honest Food Guide. He also created the free reference sites HerbReference.com and HealingFoodReference.com. Adams believes in free speech, free access to nutritional supplements and the ending of corporate control over medicines, genes and seeds. Known as the 'Health Ranger,' Adams' personal health statistics and mission statements are located at www.HealthRanger.org


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