US FDA/CFSAN - Policy Makers' Paradigms and Evidence from Consumer Interpretations of Dietary Supplement Labels

US FDA/CFSAN

Policy Makers' Paradigms and Evidence from Consumer Interpretations of Dietary Supplement Labels

November 17, 2005

Structure function claim only: Garlic (Herb X) maintains a health circulatory system.
Structure function claim with DSHEA disclaimer: This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Disease claim only: The consumption of Garlic (Herb X) may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
Disease claim, short disclaimer: The scientific evidence about whether Garlic (Herb X) may reduce the risk of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is suggestive, but not conclusive.
Disease claim, long disclaimer: The scientific evidence about whether garlic may reduce the risk of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is suggestive, but not conclusive. Studies in the general population have looked at diets containing garlic and it is not known whether diets or garlic in food may have a possible effect on a reduced risk of CHD. It is not known what effect garlic may or may not have on the risk of CHD in the general population.