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FDA Warns: Dietary Supplements Are Not Medicines

Think your vitamins or protein powder can cure illness? The FDA’s new warning shatters that myth. Discover why these products aren’t what they’re marketed to be.

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FDA Warns: Dietary Supplements Are Not Medicines

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Nagpahayag og kabalaka ang Food and Drug Administration (FDA) niadtong Miyerkules, Nobiyembre 3, 2025, mahitungod aning pagpamaligya

2025-12-03T13:03:56.333000+00:00

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned against using food and dietary supplements as medicines. In a recent advisory, the agency stressed that these products cannot treat, cure, or prevent diseases. The alert comes amid growing concerns over misleading marketing practices.

On November 3, 2025, the FDA released Advisory No. 2025-1552 to clarify the role of food and dietary supplements. These items are intended only to complement diets, not replace prescribed drugs. The agency highlighted that labels must include the phrase: 'NO APPROVED THERAPEUTIC CLAIMS'.

The FDA’s advisory reinforces that food and dietary supplements lack therapeutic approval. Consumers are advised to rely on approved medicines for treatment. The agency continues to monitor misleading claims and promote accurate public health information.

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