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Thanks in large part to a 1994 law, the Food and Drug Administration is essentially toothless when it comes to supplements. As : “FDA does not have the authority to approve dietary supplements before they are marketed. Companies can sell supplements without going through any sort of approval process, or even having to share safety evidence.”, I’m responsible for teaching resident physicians how to understand and critically engage with health research.
The truth is that our bodies tightly regulate levels of the vitamins and minerals we consume. If you don’t have a deficiency, consuming more of a particular vitamin or mineral through a supplement won’t necessarily lead to . That’s why supplement skeptics sometimes say,"You’re just paying for expensive pee" – since your body will excrete the excess.Take a breather in your busy day with this curated collection of real-life stories, sitdown interviews, everyday tips and expert insights.