Peter Lurie

Dr. Melinda Ring, an integrative medicine physician, discusses the clinical use and safety of supplements, while emphasizing the importance of reputable information. Peter Lurie, a former FDA commissioner, advocates for stricter regulations and critiques existing enforcement gaps. Daniel Fabricant, representing the natural products industry, defends current practices. They explore the reasons behind the growing popularity of supplements, highlight safety concerns, and debate the efficacy of alternatives versus pharmaceuticals.

Dr. Peter Lurie, President of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, dives into the FDA's recent ban on Red Dye No. 3, a decision rooted in cancer research from the 1990s. He sheds light on the alarming presence of synthetic dyes in food and potential behavioral effects on children. Lurie stresses the pressing need for reform in food safety regulations, addressing the GRAS loophole that allows unsafe additives like aspartame. He advocates for stronger government actions to protect consumers from harmful chemicals in their diets.

Shannon Bream, Fox News Sunday anchor and host of Livin' The Bream, discusses President-elect Trump’s sweeping first-day agenda, including immigration and sport participation issues, and the political landscape's impact on Democrats. Dr. Peter Lurie, President of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, dives into the FDA's ban on Red Dye No. 3 due to cancer risks and its implications for food safety standards. They highlight the need for regulatory reforms and the changing priorities of the incoming administration.