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East Carolina University, Greenville
Misleading information regarding dietary supplements in U.S. discussed
October 26th, 2005
Researchers discuss the improvement of claims, misleading information, and manufacturing issues regarding dietary supplements in the U.S. in a recent issue of the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. According to a study from the United States, "The safety and effectiveness of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are assessed through the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) OTC drug review. Prescription drugs are approved through the rigorous new drug application (NDA) process. In contrast, dietary supplements are regulated as foods, and the FDA must determine that a dietary supplement ingredient poses a 'significant or unreasonable risk of illness or...
Source: Elder Law Weekly (2005-10-26)
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