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Kennedy's Initiative: FDA Loosens Rules on Supplements

2/27/2025

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Health Secretary, is championing a bold "Make America Healthy Again" initiative that seeks to loosen FDA regulations on vitamins and dietary supplements. This move could empower supplement companies to make sweeping health claims and access government funding, raising alarms about safety and effectiveness amidst a booming industry that has flourished since 1994.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Health Secretary, is championing a bold "Make America Healthy Again" initiative that seeks to loosen FDA regulations on vitamins and dietary supplements. This move could empower supplement companies to make sweeping health claims and access government funding, raising alarms about safety and effectiveness amidst a booming industry that has flourished since 1994.