More adults in the U.S. are using dietary supplements than ever before. For decades, however, tensions have existed between the U.S. government, supplement manufacturers and consumers who all have different stances around the safety and efficacy of these products. But just how did dietary supplements become so mainstream? And how did such a massive industry largely avoid regulatory oversight? How could the supplement industry be poised to change and what should we think about when choosing dietary supplements? Join us, two Registered Dietians, for the first of a two part series as we explore the history, questionable practices and pitfalls of the U.S. supplement industry. Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortalsDon’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!Things we talked about and additional reading: Vitamania by Catherine PriceRFK Jr Trademarks MAHAThe FDA, Vitamins, and the Dietary Supplement IndustryHistory and Overview of DSHEALegislative History of the Supplement IndustryMel Gibson CommercialNBC StoryDietary Supplement Listing ActClass Action Lawsuit St. John’s WortFor feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at [email protected] free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice**This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**

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