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Are drugs lurking in your dietary supplements? - Harvard Health Publications

Another day, another safety alert from the FDA that a so-called dietary supplement or natural herbal remedy actually contains a drug. That's the eighth such warning in the last three months (see FDA warnings). The latest one warns that products marketed as "natural testosterone boosters" or sex enhancers, including Arom-X, 4-AD, Decavol, and Reversitol, contain an aromatase inhibitor. This drug, which is used to treat some kinds of breast and ovarian cancer, blocks the body from m

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Message From the Director: Excessive Claims - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “We've all seen the ads: Take this supplement and improve your health. Drink this juice and prevent cancer. But, can we believe everything we read or hear?In the United States, dietary supplements are regulated differently than drugs and medications. The Federal Government regulates dietary supplements through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A manufacturer does not have to prove the safety and effectiveness of a dietary supplement before it is available to the public. Once a dietary ” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net