Administrative/Regulatory
Apr. 2, 2003
Government Must Do More to Regulate Dietary Supplements
Forum Column - By Jeffrey A. Lowe - Recently, there have been stories of professional athletes and people who are simply trying to lose weight getting seriously ill and even dying from using over-the-counter dietary supplements. Many of these supplements contain the stimulant ephedrine. Ephedrine is an amphetaminelike compound used in over-the-counter products with potentially lethal side effects on the central nervous system and the heart.
By Jeffrey A. Lowe
Recently, there have been stories of professional athletes and people who are simply trying to lose weight getting seriously ill and even dying from using over-the...
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