By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor, Nutraceuticals World04.09.20
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) suggests that, in the wake of the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19, consumers should follow everyday preventive actions to help stop the spread of respiratory diseases. These include avoiding close contact with people who are sick, avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, covering coughs, disinfecting surfaces, and handwashing.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and several industry trade associations, have been concerned about supplement companies making fraudulent health claims related to the prevention, treatment, or cure of COVID-19, especially with the potential these claims have to dissuade consumers from seeking appropriate medical treatment. FDA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued joint warning letters to seven manufacturers of teas, essential oils, tinctures, and colloidal silver. These companies, the agencies warned, could be subject to a number of legal actions.
No clinical research has evaluated using a dietary supplement to support resistance to the novel coronavirus. No antiviral drug has been identified as effective in treating or curing COVID-19.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and several industry trade associations, have been concerned about supplement companies making fraudulent health claims related to the prevention, treatment, or cure of COVID-19, especially with the potential these claims have to dissuade consumers from seeking appropriate medical treatment. FDA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued joint warning letters to seven manufacturers of teas, essential oils, tinctures, and colloidal silver. These companies, the agencies warned, could be subject to a number of legal actions.
No clinical research has evaluated using a dietary supplement to support resistance to the novel coronavirus. No antiviral drug has been identified as effective in treating or curing COVID-19.
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