SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Federal regulators are warning eight companies to stop selling nonprescription products that claim to treat a range of disorders from autism to Alzheimer's disease.
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The companies say their products work through a process called chelation, which removes toxic metals from the body. The Food and Drug Administration says the companies are making unsubstantiated claims, which is a violation of federal law. FDA experts say even the approved, prescription chelation drugs have risks and should only be used with medical supervision.
To find out what companies received FDA warning letters, go to http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm 229358.htm.
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