Regulatory Matters: Regulations of Dietary Supplements
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Join MS in Regulatory Science Program Director William Barrier as he hosts JHU Senior Lecturer Kantha Shelke for a discussion on the evolving regulatory landscape of dietary supplements.
As the current U.S. dietary supplement market, valued at $67 billion (NBJ), continues to grow (CAGR 5%) across all demographics, public perception of supplement safety and regulation remains divided, often shaped by skepticism and misinformation. Through case studies and real-world examples, webinar attendees will gain a deeper, evidence-based understanding of supplements and their role in public health.
Shelke will highlight advances in research and emerging technologies such as nutrigenomics, microbiome analysis, and biochemical testing, and provide insights from cultural and traditional practices worldwide. As most dietary supplements—many with centuries of safe use—require a better understanding of function and safety rather than pharmaceutical-level scrutiny, Shelke will address challenges in integrating supplements into clinical practice within current regulations and explore the implications of FTC and FDA oversight.
Kantha Shelke, PhD, CFS, IFT Fellow, is the founder of Corvus Blue LLC, a firm dedicated to advancing the development and commercialization of food and supplement products with scientific integrity and practical insight. Shelke has also served as an expert witness in numerous food and supplement litigations.
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