Obama bill unlikely to alter medical stance on supplements

The Obama administration is pushing through health care reform that promises greater access to health insurance for tens of millions of Americans. Will the reforms bring benefits to the dietary supplements industry?

David Pilcrantz, research and development and quality control manager at GCI Nutrients, thinks a continued focus on sickness rather than wellness will see little change in supplements promotion by the medical fraternity.

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