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    PrintDietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as food, not as drugs. However, many dietary supplements contain ingredients that have strong biological effects which may conflict with a medicine you are taking or a medical condition you may have. Products containing hidden drugs are also sometimes falsely marketed as dietary supplements, putting consumers at even greater risk. For these reasons, it is important to consult with a health care professional before using any dietary supplement. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more.

Beware of Illegally Marketed Diabetes Treatments, Fraudulent Pharmacies
	Apetamin - An Illegally Imported Weight Gain, Figure Augmentation Product
	FDA Warns of Use of Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) Among Teens, Young Adults
	Protect Your Family From Fraudulent Flu Products
	Caution Consumers: Honey-based or Honey-flavored Syrup Products May Pose Health Risk
	Mixing Medications and Dietary Supplements Can Endanger Your Health
	FDA 101: Dietary Supplements
	Caution: Bodybuilding Products Can Be Risky
	Tianeptine Products Linked to Serious Harm, Overdoses, Death
	5 Things to Know about Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol – Delta-8 THC
	Nitrite “Poppers” Can Cause Severe Injury or Death
	Watch Out for False Promises on Some Dietary Supplements
	6 Tip-offs to Rip-offs: Don't Fall for Health Fraud Scams
	Weight Loss, Male Enhancement and Other Products Sold Online or in Stores  May Be Dangerous
	FDA's Food and Cosmetics Information Center Answers Your Questions
	Avoid Dangerous HCG Diet Products
	Beware of Fraudulent Coronavirus Tests, Vaccines and Treatments
	What You Should Know About Using Cannabis, Including CBD, When Pregnant or Breastfeeding
	What to Know About Products Containing Cannabis and CBD
	Be Aware of Potentially Dangerous Products That Claim to Treat Autism
	Watch Out for False Promises About So-Called Alzheimer”s Cures
	Products Claiming to “Cure” Cancer Are a Cruel Deception
	Is It Really ‘FDA Approved?’
	Some Imported Dietary Supplements and Nonprescription Drug Products May Harm You
	FDA 101: How to Use the Consumer Complaint System and MedWatch

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