USFDA alerts the consumers about dietary supplements

• Written by Chief Editor Tue, 28 Jul 20 AM

As it is notified by united states food and drug administration (USFDA), there are Health fraud scams abound on dietary supplement and nonprescription drug products sold from international stores, flea markets, swap meets, ethnic or online.

With reference to FDA, these products claimed to be quick fixers; miracle cure; does it all, all natural and FDA approved while FDA testify that it did not approve either domestic or imported dietary supplements. Likewise, just because a product claims to be natural does not mean that it’s free of hidden drug ingredients. Furthermore, these products may also be contaminated or contain potentially harmful chemicals or drug ingredients not listed on the label.

 FDA states that these products claimed to be from, for example, Latin America or Asia. But that does not guarantee the product is safe or effective. By the same token, products with the claim “Made in the USA” may not be made there. The Consumers sometimes see this claim as an assurance of safety, but any scammer can slap the label on, and buyers are none the wiser.

In fact, these products advertised in ethnic newspapers, magazines, infomercials on radio and TV stations or in ethnic stores, flea markets, swap meets and online with personnel testimonial, targeting the people who prefer to shop at nontraditional places, especially those who have limited English proficiency and limited access to health care services and information. or who hold certain cultural beliefs like Africans.

Therefore, FDA asks the consumer to do not consider the testimonies following the product as it is easy made up and not subjected for scientific evidence, furthermore few diseases can be treated quickly even with legitimates products that is why consumers asked for being aware of the language such as “lose 30 pounds in 30 days,” or “eliminates skin cancer in days.” and the time they are tempted to buy an unproven product or one with questionable claims, check with the health care professional first. Or the FDA’s website to see if the agency has already taken action on it.