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Supplement

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Technically a food source, in the eyes of regulators. Little to no regulatory oversight. Often marketed and sold as having "drug-like" properties, however.

Deep Dive

Going into detail on what this term means and how it relates to health guidelines. This article may be incomplete.

Many consider supplements are "healthy" or "natural" alternatives to FDA approved drugs. Take at your own risk. The supplement industry exploits regulatory loopholes to manufacture, market and sell products with "drug-like" properties without having to undergo the rigorous scientific, peer-reviewed and FDA regulatory process and scrutiny.


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