Because of DSHEA,the FDA Can Restrict a Marketed Supplement Only

question 5

Multiple Choice

Because of DSHEA,the FDA can restrict a marketed supplement only if its use has shown the product is unsafe.Because herbal products are so readily available and have such widespread media attention,many people think that they can safely self-medicate.Why should the public be aware and educated about dietary supplements and potential harmful effects?

• A) There are no regulations establishing criteria for purity or manufacturing procedures.
• B) Impurities and unknown substances may be present in these products.
• C) The potential exists for variability in the potency of different batches of the same botanical product.
• D) There are no regulations establishing criteria for identification of ingredients.

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