Megan Thielking from Stat News reports that a scientific journal took a close look at the impact nutritional supplements are having on U.S. military personnel. According to the article, 75% of people in the U.S. military take some type of dietary supplement every month. Since dietary supplements, such as weight-loss pills and multivitamins, don’t have to be approved by the FDA before going to market, the U.S. government is especially concerned about the safety of its constituents.
Luckily though, manufacturers are required to report adverse events in a timely manner. In fact, some reported adverse events have led the Pentagon to take certain products off store shelves, even before the FDA has made an official move.
Read the article in its entirety here.
