The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) provides a legal definition, labeling guidelines, and proof of safety and effectiveness of dietary supplements.

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While DSHEA does provide a legal definition and labeling guidelines for dietary supplements, it does not require proof of safety and effectiveness before a supplement is marketed. Instead, it places the burden on the FDA to prove that a supplement is unsafe or mislabeled after it is already on the market.

The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) Provides a Legal