Benecol Highlights Unclear Food, Supplement Distinction - McNamara

The dietary supplement status of McNeil Consumer Product's stanol ester spread Benecol serves to highlight the fact the distinction between the statutory definition of foods and supplements is extremely hazy, D.C. attorney Stephen McNamara (Hyman, Phelps & McNamara) said during the Foundation for Innovation in Medicine's nutraceutical conference in New York City Nov. 10.