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Gerald Kessler and the NLEA
- Gerald Kessler, owner of Nature's Plus, saw the NLEA as a threat to the supplement industry.
- He formed a lobbying group to fight back, mirroring tactics used during the Proxmire Amendment.
Industry Tactics and the Mel Gibson Ad
- Supplement industry groups used stores as outposts for consumers to sign petitions against FDA regulations.
- They offered discounts and used scare tactics, including a Mel Gibson ad portraying the FDA as a SWAT team.
DSHEA's Broad Definition
- The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) broadened the definition of supplements.
- This included herbs, botanicals, and various forms like pills, liquids, and even energy drinks.