Physical Nutrition - Dr Paul O'Connell

Nettynoo5
Nettynoo5 Member Posts: 2
edited 4. Jan 2025, 14:10 in Coffee Lounge

Could anyone tell me if this guy's advert for Activ8 product really helps my arthritis, it's a lot of money to shell out for 3 months supply? Nettynoo5

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  • Nettynoo5
    Nettynoo5 Member Posts: 2

  • Poppyjane
    Poppyjane Moderator Posts: 866

    Hello @Nettynoo5 , welcome to the online community

    Our guidelines say that we cannot promote any particular products. However there has been numbers of discussions about Activ8 which you might find helpful.

    https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/723365#Comment_723365

    There are other conversations that you might like to read if you go to the magnifying symbol top right and write in Activ8 into search. This should display the chats about it.

    We are a friendly and supportive group , here to offer information and support to anyone affected by living with arthritis. So do stay in touch , we look forward to hearing from you again soon

    Best wishes

    Poppyjane

    If it would be helpful to talk to someone ring the Helpline 0800 5200 520

    Monday - Friday 9.00a.m. - 6.00p.m.

  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,137

    I think the general consensus is it's a waste of money @Nettynoo5

    Some people take some of the things in it individually and have found them helpful, but if it was a cure I feel the NHS would be prescribing it.

    My theory on anything alternative is - if you can afford it and it does not interact with your prescribed medication it's an individual choice. I just get cross with people making money on the back of our pain.

    If you do try it and it does help do post back.

    Take care

    Toni x

  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0

    Activ8 has been reported to several authorities many times because of the unauthorized health claims and lack of evidence substantiating Dr. O’Connell’s credentials.

    I'll copy and paste a paragraph from O'connell's "Terms and Conditions":

    "All statements on this website have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nor Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The information found on this site is for information purposes only, and should not be intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. The products on this website are not intended to prevent, cure, treat or diagnose any disease or illness."

    If you are trying it, please, let us know how was your experience.

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