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202453 minPGdocumentary

Supplements and Safety (full documentary)

202453 minPGdocumentary

Vitamins and supplements, a multibillion-dollar industry, face scrutiny for their limited FDA oversight and potential health risks, as highlighted in a 2016 investigation.

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Channel: FRONTLINE PBS | Official

Supplements and Safety (full documentary)

2024• 53 minPG

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Vitamins and supplements, a multibillion-dollar industry, face scrutiny for their limited FDA oversight and potential health risks, as highlighted in a 2016 investigation.

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Vitamins and supplements represent a multibillion-dollar industry in the United States, with an estimated half of Americans consuming them daily. "Supplements and Safety" highlights the lack of FDA oversight, revealing that dietary supplements do not undergo pre-market review. The documentary, directed by Neil Docherty, features insights from Gillian Findlay and Anahad O'Connor, examining cases of contamination and health risks associated with these products. It raises critical questions about consumer safety in a largely unregulated market.

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