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 natural health researcher, author and award-winning journalist with a passion for sharing empowering information to help improve personal and planetary health He has authored more than 1,800 articles and dozens of reports, guides and interviews on natural health topics, and he has authored and published several downloadable personal preparedness courses including a downloadable course focused on safety and self defense. Adams is an honest, independent journalist and accepts no money or commissions on the third-party products he writes about or the companies he promotes. In mid 2010, Adams produced TV.NaturalNews.com, a natural health video sharing website offering user-generated videos on nutrition, green living, fitness and more. He's also the CEO of a highly successful email newsletter software company that develops software used to send permission email campaigns to subscribers. Adams also serves as the executive director of the Consumer Wellness Center, a non-profit consumer protection group, and regularly pursues cycling, nature photography, Capoeira and Pilates. Known as the 'Health Ranger,' Adams' personal health statistics and mission statements are located at www.HealthRanger.org
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