Abstract

ABSTRACT This paper focuses on the regulatory state of dietary supplements, specifically in the United States, with respect to the current safety and advertising practices of dietary supplement manufacturers, sellers, and distributors. It will delve into existing dishonest and dangerous practices relating to the selling and marketing of dietary supplements, while exposing the various risks these practices have on the buyers, sellers, manufacturers, and the industry in general. The central message of this study is that there is a great need for honesty in advertising and more safety in the products sold as dietary supplements, a need which can, perhaps, only be met through more stringent FDA regulations. The paper summarizes findings from the latest data and puts forward practical suggestions for regulators, suppliers, distributors, and consumers alike. Keywords Dietary supplements; honesty in advertising; product safety, ethics

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