Breaking News: The Federal Trade Commission is being sued for prohibiting a juice maker from making health claims—even though the claims are true and supported by competent, reliable scientific evidence.
Tag: “Catch 22”
Scientific American Falls for Drug Company Propaganda
The editors of Scientific American say that the FDA should hold foods “to the same scientific standards as those for drugs.”
Risk to Benefit Ratio: when is a drug too risky to stay on the market?
Pundits have said it takes at least 100 deaths for the FDA to act regarding pulling a prescription drug from the marketplace. The playing field is far from level for risky medications versus the risks of supplements including herbs. It is of little comfort to consumers that the FDA has no written guidelines for deciding… Continue reading Risk to Benefit Ratio: when is a drug too risky to stay on the market?
Biased and One-Sided Consumer Reports Article Attacks Supplements
Consumer Reports Health just published an exposé of twelve “dangerous supplements.” It’s an example of such skewed information and biased reporting from a once respected organization that we have issued a new Action Alert.
Supplements In The Senate—Again!
The Senate Special Committee on Aging is chaired by Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI). The Committee may be about to take some potshots at supplements during a hearing scheduled for tomorrow, May 26. Everyone involved is being very hush-hush on what they’ll be discussing, but we have learned of several items on the agenda.
U.S. Institute of Medicine Study Urges New Approach to Regulating Supplements – Big Pharma Influenced Doctors Get it Wrong Again
There are lots of studies. Why is this one important? The U.S. Institute of Medicine represents the heart of the medical establishment. Congress listens to it. The President listens to it. The FDA listens to it.
Tell The FDA That Cherries—And Now Walnuts—Are NOT Illegal Drugs!
The FDA previously attacked cherry producers. It now says that if you tell consumers about the health benefits of walnuts, you turn walnuts into a drug. Please join us in protesting this attack on both common sense and free speech.
Another Reason We Need The Free Speech About Science Bill: U.S. Media Ignore “The Power of Your Plate.”
Nutrition is vital in the prevention and treatment of disease as explained by Dr. Neal Barnard in his book “The Power of Your Plate”. Yet the American press continues largely to ignore the role nutrition plays in preventing chronic illness.
Finally– Legislation to Protect Your Right to Know About the Science Behind Supplements!
This landmark legislation enables the natural health products community to share peer-reviewed scientific findings about natural health products with the public. Take Action Today. Help Us Gain Cosponsors for the Free Speech About Science Act, H.R. 4913!
FDA’s Lax Ways
Despite increasing calls for transparency at the FDA, the agency’s sloppy performance continues to put consumers at risk both medically and financially.