Are there any FDA approved probiotics?: Understanding Regulation and Safety
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According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), the use of probiotics by U.S. adults quadrupled between 2007 and 2012. While their popularity soars, the key question remains: are there any FDA approved probiotics? The answer involves a critical distinction in how the FDA regulates products based on their intended use, a fact often misunderstood by consumers.
