FDA Disclaimer
The FDA requires that dietary supplements and health plans based in functional medicine include a disclaimer on their labels that states:
- This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration
- This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease
The FDA requires this disclaimer because only drugs (pharmaceuticals) can legally make claims about diagnosing, treating, curing, or preventing disease.
Consumers should:
Read the label carefully
Report adverse events to the FDA
Report all supplement use with primary care and specialists