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Can someone tell me how to know if a dietary supplement has been reviewed by the fda ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

FDA doesn't: approve herbals/ supplements. However you could check the The German Commission E (Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte) to see their review of the substance.

Dr Cattano and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/17/2015

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