Monthly Archives: December 2012

Supraglan Replaced By Adrenal Harmony Gold: Different Ingredients, Same Empty Promises

Posted on December 16, 2012 by skeptvet

Note. Updated with correction Jan. 30, 2013 (see below) One of the most widely read, and controversial, reviews I have written was for an herbal combination product called Supraglan which was marketed to treat hyperadrenocorticism, also known as Cushing’s Disease … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements | 59 Comments

Health & Human Services Inspector General Finds Dietary Supplement Companies Make Misleading, Unsupported Claims and Ignore FDA Regulations

Posted on December 9, 2012 by skeptvet

I have discussed the bizarre and ineffectual regulatory scheme for dietary supplements in detail previously. The stunningly misnamed Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) basically exempts any product called a “supplement” from any meaningful regulation to ensure safety or … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements, Law, Regulation, and Politics | 3 Comments

AVMA Considers Resolution Acknowledging Homeopathy is Ineffective

Posted on December 2, 2012 by skeptvet

A recent article in the Veterinary Practice News (VPN) revealed that the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is considering a resolution, proposed by the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), relating to homeopathy, specifically, and to the role of science and … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeopathy, Law, Regulation, and Politics | 23 Comments