According to the DSHEA, dietary supplements

a. are exempted from the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
b. must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
c. can be a prescription product.
d. must be tested prior to marketing.


a. The Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 classifies vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbs as dietary supplements, which allows the marketing of these "food supplements" without the approval of any government agency for testing for safety, efficacy, or standards of manufacturing.

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