HHS Supplement Report Conclusions Need Revision, Trade Groups Say

Recent draft guidance issued by the USPSTF has supplement industry groups calling for revisions that will reflect a more positive light on nutritional ingredients and that won’t be misinterpreted by consumers.

A government expert panel on dietary supplements should replace language in its draft report that conveys a lack of benefit from the products with a message that conclusive evidence is lacking, trade groups say.

The panel also should better underscore its recommendation that more research is needed before conclusions are made about the benefit/risk profile of vitamins and other nutritionals, according to the Council...

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