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Supplements Are Booming. So Is Scepticism.

Between class-action lawsuits, safety fears and customer dissatisfaction, the vitamin, supplements and minerals industry is facing more scrutiny than ever. Some sellers see the moment as an opportunity.
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Consumers are becoming more and more sceptical of the claims from supplement brands — yet demand for new products is growing. (Shutterstock)

When the US Food and Drug Administration passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, or DSHEA, in 1994, there were 4,000 supplements on the market. Today, there are close to 100,000.

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Rachael Griffiths
Rachael Griffiths

Rachael Griffiths is a Senior Editorial Associate at The Business of Beauty. She is based between St Helens and London, and covers beauty, wellness and industry news.

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