The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) have warned
a consumers about possibly
dangerous products that are
claimed to prevent, treat or cure
concussions and other traumatic
brain injuries (TBIs).
The FDA said some companies
were offering untested and
unproven products and that the
organisation was monitoring
the marketplace and taking
enforcement action where
appropriate, including issuing
warning letters.
The FDA warned consumers
to avoid these claimed dietary
supplements because there was
no scientific evidence backing the
claims.
Concussions and other TBIs
were serious medical conditions
that needed proper diagnosis,
treatment and monitoring by a
health care professional.
The products were sold on the
internet and at some retail outlets
and marketed using Twitter and
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