Re: Which type of ALA are you taking?

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On 10/6/2010 10:18 PM, M@©k® wrote:
On Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:44:12 -0400, Susan<susan@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
one does not have to prove a supplement is actually safe for it to be
used as a supplement. However once it is proven, after the fact, that
it is harmful, then it could get banned as a supplement.


Well, that's not completely true, though they're not regulated as foods and, manufacturers do have certain responsibilities when it comes to claims and ingredients:

http://www.fda.gov/food/dietarysupplements/consumerinformation/ucm110417.htm

Susan
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