U.S. Government's Statement on Nutraceuticals

The following is quoted from the preamble to DSHEA (Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act [1994]), passed unanimously by the United States Congress.  As you will see, it is a very powerful and significant statement about dietary supplements based on solid science.  We thought you would find it helpful.  And please note that this is declared by the United States Government, not any dietary supplement company or organization.  And please note how specific it is in what it names.  Nutraceuticals are no ordinary supplements.

"Improving the health status of United States citizens ranks at the top of the national priorities of the Federal Government;

the importance of nutrition and the benefits of dietary supplements to health promotion and disease prevention have been documented increasingly in scientific studies;

there is a link between ingestion of certain nutrients or dietary supplements and the prevention of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis;

and clinical research has shown that several chronic diseases can be prevented simply with a healthful diet, such as a diet that is low in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium, with a high proportion of
plant-based foods;

healthful diets may mitigate the need for expensive medical procedures, such as coronary bypass surgery or angioplasty;

preventative health measures, including education, good nutrition, and appropriate use of safe nutritional supplements will limit the incidence of chronic diseases, and reduce long-term health care expenditures;

promotion of good health and healthy lifestyles improves and extends lives while reducing health care expenditures;

and reduction in health care expenditures is of paramount importance to the future of the country and the economic well-being of the country;

there is a growing need for emphasis on the dissemination of information linking nutrition and long-term good health;

consumers should be empowered to make choices about preventative health care programs based on data from scientific studies of health benefits related to particular dietary supplements..."