by Guest » Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:37 pm
[blockquote]In the U.S. dietary supplements are regulated under the DSHEA Act passed in 1994. FDA approval is needed for perscription drugs, not supplements. [/blockquote]
That is partially correct. You fail to mention that the FDA still regulates these supplements as food, and therefore are not required to be pre-approved. But as per FDA regulations, they must specify that their claims have not been approved by the FDA.
[i]Pursuant to the DSHEA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates dietary supplements as foods, and not as drugs. While pharmaceutical companies are required to obtain FDA approval proving the safety or effectiveness of their products prior to their entry into the market, dietary supplements, like food, do not need to be pre-approved by FDA before they can enter the market [/i]
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its a legit answer to legit issue. Personal differences aside, others have asked the same question. The scope goes well beyond any petty argument or mud slinging being done here.
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It certainly is a legitimate issue, and my opposition to rose-collored advertisements for supplements is not a result of my dislike of you personally. You come across as though you have an agenda here, and to be fair, your income is derived from the sale of the products you are pushing. And that's fine, but I think people should be aware are lacking sufficent scientific evidence to back up their claims. But if people feel the need supplements, then by all means try some. The placebo effect alone may be enough to boost one's game.
WF