Sunday June 6, 1999 - Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding herbal weight loss supplements is correct?

A. Herbal weight loss supplements contain only natural ingredients and are considered safe by the FDA.

B. The FDA has issued a statement warning consumers not to consume ephedrine containing diet supplements.

C. The FDA has mandated that the amount of ephedrine in diet supplements be limited.

D. Manufacturers of dietary supplements must prove that their products are safe.

E. Few adverse events regarding herbal weight loss supplements have been reported to the FDA.
 
 

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