
← Generation Health10 aug · 19 min
Manifesto: Supplement Regulation
Nearly 80 percent of adults over 65 take at least one dietary supplement, and 60 percent of all adults use them daily. But does every bottle contain what the label claims?
In this episode of Generation Health, pharmacist and nutritionist Joey DiMatteo breaks down the reality of FDA supplement regulation. He evaluates the American College of Physicians' push for stricter laws, analyzes quality studies on popular supplements, and shares a 5-question checklist you should ask before taking any pill in your cabinet.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:
• The FDA Reality: What "Good Manufacturing Practices" cover and how supplement rules differ from drug approvals.
• Label Accuracy: What recent testing reveals about melatonin gummies, immune formulas, and weight-loss products.
• The ACP Proposal: The push for mandatory FDA registration, premarket reviews, and USP quality standards, and more...
• The 5-Question Framework: A practical checklist to evaluate any supplement for safety, dosing, and drug interactions.
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