The article highlights the historical context of dietary supplements in the U.S., tracing back to the 19th-century patent medicines exemplified by Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Despite stringent regulations introduced by the Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906, today's dietary supplements echo the unregulated and often misleading claims of the past. As the Trump administration prepares to boost this market, it raises concerns about the similarities between modern supplements and the dubious patent medicines widely popular in earlier centuries, which promised cures without transparency or accountability.
Today, dietary supplements in the United States are reminiscent of the patent medicines of the past, with minimal regulation and dubious claims surrounding their effectiveness.
Drawing from Lydia Pinkham’s legacy, the Trump administration is expected to spur a renewed interest in dietary supplements, reflecting America's historical fascination with such products.
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