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421: The Truth Of Supplements | The Fitness Industry Exposed - Dr. Andrea Love

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Lessons from Historical Lack of Dietary Supplement Regulation

The lack of regulation for dietary supplements in the US led to disastrous incidents in the past. The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 was initiated due to the unregulated sale of dangerous products like a liquid antibiotic that contained a toxic ingredient, resulting in the death of 107 people. This incident marked the beginning of FDA regulatory oversight on substances. However, in the 1950s, there was political pressure to reduce oversight, coinciding with the rise of the wellness industry and healthcare autonomy.

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