FDA Holds Line On Omega-3 Claims, But Gives Enforcement Discretion For More

Agency says "some credible evidence" suggests intake of  EPA and DHA "may reduce the risk of hypertension by lowering blood pressure, this evidence is inconclusive and highly inconsistent" and does not support actual approval of a qualified health claim.

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The US Food and Drug Administration will exercise enforcement discretion for five additional qualified health claims for blood pressure and coronary heart disease risk reduction to be used with omega-3 supplements.

The agency announced the decision on 19 June in its response to a citizen petition by the Global Organization for...

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