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Kennedy Advocates Deregulation of Dietary Supplements and Psychedelics

3/2/2025

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seeks to ease FDA regulations on dietary supplements, advocating for their unrestricted use.
The dietary supplement market surged from $4 billion to $70 billion since the 1994 legislation permitting untested products.
Kennedy's potential administration could expand health claims and increase government funding for supplements.
Advocates support reduced regulation on psychedelics for veterans, despite ongoing safety debates.
Opinions diverge on FDA oversight, with some calling for stricter regulations and others favoring deregulation.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seeks to ease FDA regulations on dietary supplements, advocating for their unrestricted use.
The dietary supplement market surged from $4 billion to $70 billion since the 1994 legislation permitting untested products.
Kennedy's potential administration could expand health claims and increase government funding for supplements.
Advocates support reduced regulation on psychedelics for veterans, despite ongoing safety debates.
Opinions diverge on FDA oversight, with some calling for stricter regulations and others favoring deregulation.