Not Its Crowning Glory: Obstacles for FDA in Regulating Ingested Dietary Supplements Purporting to Prevent Hair Loss

    Andrew Bradt
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    Studysummary This article examines how the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 allows ineffective herbal remedies for hair loss to remain on the market, potentially misleading consumers, and suggests possible solutions.
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