US Marketers Exploiting Growing Probiotics Demand Warned About Disease, Anxiety Claims
Executive Summary
FDA warnings indicate marketers are looking to take advantage of growing demand for probiotics with disease treatment claims and also pitching herbal remedies to consumers to alleviate anxiety, depression and insomnia. New York firm offers OTC sales of injectable serums for skin toning.
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