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Food industry lobbying and legal strategies have successfully deregulated dietary supplements and weakened the FDA's ability to restrict false health claims.
Do not assume supplements are proven to work just because they are sold in stores. Look for third-party verification seals and consult a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement regimen.
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The Supplement Industry's War with the FDA... Making Health Claims Legal: The Supplement Industry's War with the FDA.
Why this rating
Based on historical legal and political analysis.
Source
Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health
Lawrence H. Kushi et al. · Journal of Public Health Policy · 2003
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