Blumenthal: On supplements regulations and outrunners

In part two of this DSHEA special, Mark Blumenthal, founder and executive director of the American Botanical Council, outlines why he believes DSHEA is a victim of the “erroneous negative view” that it limits the power of the FDA and can’t control rogue players.

The 30-year industry veteran tells Shane Starling why he believes the regulation suffers from an image problem due to this kind of attack, but notes that no regulation could control those whose intention is to operate outside the law.

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