Why doesn't the FDA regulate herbal supplements?

Nov 13, 2008

For thousands of years, societies across the globe have used herbs as medicine. While this practice continues today, the FDA does not regulate these potent substances. Find out why the FDA can't regulate herbal supplements in this HowStuffWorks podcast.

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Topics in this Podcast: FDA, herbs

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