DEAR EDITOR:
The FDA’s recent announcement that it plans to ban ephedra has
initiated a virtual avalanche of negative commentary regarding the
effectiveness of the existing law governing dietary
supplements.
DEAR EDITOR:
The FDA’s recent announcement that it plans to ban ephedra has initiated a virtual avalanche of negative commentary regarding the effectiveness of the existing law governing dietary supplements.
As one of approximately 190 million health-conscious individuals who rely on these supplements, this escalating “bad press” is of great concern to me.
Despite the inaccuracies and misrepresentations being perpetuated about the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, the truth is that it is more than adequate vehicle for regulating and ensuring the safety of dietary supplements.
The real problem lies in the FDA’s inability or unwillingness to enforce the law and avail itself of the numerous avenues for monitoring and control it provides. It is for just this reason that those who promote the passage of a so-called “new and improved” dietary supplement law should instead encourage and support the FDA in fully utilizing its enforcement powers as granted by DSHEA.
Protect my rights to purchase the vitamins I need!
Jennie Gonzalez, Gilroy
Submitted Tuesday, Feb. 3
