HHS Supplement Report Conclusions Need Revision, Trade Groups Say
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Recent draft guidance issued by the USPSTF has supplement industry groups calling for revisions that will reflect a more positive light on nutritional ingredients and that won’t be misinterpreted by consumers.
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