NOW Health Kept NAC Flag Flying, US FDA Hoists Banner For Comment On Rulemaking Request
Industry, Researcher Ask, Why Is FDA Questioning NAC Safety In Supplements?
Executive Summary
NOW Health continued marketing NAC supplements after FDA warned other firms, but some retailers opted out. FDA says rulemaking for NAC as lawful dietary ingredient is likely.
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