Evolution of Supplements

[MashedPotato]

Hey guys,

I was just thinking abotu this the other day, and wondered what everyones opion on this was.

I found it interesting that every so often the FDA pops its ugly head around and bans certain substances. For example, the days of the pro-hormones have gone (to some degree) and the industry was forced to respond to consumer demand by producing a different league of supplements.

What I'm basically getting as, it that some of the supplements such as Drive, IGF-2, MFX MAX, X-Factor. AP (i could go on forever), may never have been researched and developed if it wasnt for the collapse of the ph ring. These supplements are fast becoming comparable to the results of old skool phs, without the nasty effects, and actually benefit the overall health of ones body.

It amazes me how the industry continues to grow and becomes better with each passing year (and each passing ban on certain substances). And while i'd still love to choose to take whatever I want, I think its really amazing how all these great supp companies are producing such astounding products, and emerging victorious time and time again.

There, said my piece

You supplement companies rock! (you know who you are!)

 

[RenegadeRows]

I don't mind the banning of PH's. Technically, they don't make you 'healthier' per say. We've all heard the horror stories about them.

But thats really all the FDA has regulated; synthesized versions of exogenous hormones. And everybody knows they are still available.

I don't think theres enough of a health risk to warrant action against the products you listed. Let's be honest here. The gains elicited with those products are great, but they aren't near Superdrol.

I could be wrong, but I don't think the FDA says "This product is making people stronger and bigger. We have to get rid of it." If that was the case they would have banned protein and creatine. I honestly think they are just trying to regulate for health purposes.

Give me an example of something the FDA has banned so far, in terms of dietary supplements, that did not have a legitamate health risk associated with it. I'd really like to hear an example.

 

[SupremeSE]

I don't mind the banning of PH's. Technically, they don't make you 'healthier' per say. We've all heard the horror stories about them.

But thats really all the FDA has regulated; synthesized versions of exogenous hormones. And everybody knows they are still available.

I don't think theres enough of a health risk to warrant action against the products you listed. Let's be honest here. The gains elicited with those products are great, but they aren't near Superdrol.

I could be wrong, but I don't think the FDA says "This product is making people stronger and bigger. We have to get rid of it." If that was the case they would have banned protein and creatine. I honestly think they are just trying to regulate for health purposes.

Give me an example of something the FDA has banned so far, in terms of dietary supplements, that did not have a legitamate health risk associated with it. I'd really like to hear an example.

The FDA just wants to protect the pharmaceutical companies, who compete with the nutraceutical supplement industry. It's all about $$$.

If the FDA was sincerely concerned with health issues, they wouldn't be targeting supplements like Milk Thristle, which they are

In fact, the FDA is trying to control our entire industry.

 

[Guest]

The FDA just wants to protect the pharmaceutical companies, who compete with the nutraceutical supplement industry. It's all about $$$.

If the FDA was sincerely concerned with health issues, they wouldn't be targeting supplements like Milk Thristle, which they are

In fact, the FDA is trying to control our entire industry.

The ED drugs make more money than the entire supplement industry.

It's not a competition thing at all.

 

[luke1984]

The ban forced supplement companies to be more innovative, wich is a very good thing!