When Consumer Reports (CR) first identified its “Dirty Dozen” dietary supplement ingredients in 2004, American Herbal Products Association’s (AHPA) Steven Dentali, PhD, submitted a letter to the editor to provide some clarity.
A Consumer Reports investigation has identified 12 dietary supplement ingredients it says have been linked to serious adverse events. The report also criticized industry regulations and cited a lack of government oversight.
America's appetite for diet pills is growing along with its waistline and so is the threat of litigation and regulatory action against supplement manufacturers.
Joseph Price & Peter Goss, Partners & Bridget Kearns07.01.03