The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is attempting to regulate stem cell procedures at a Colorado clinic, stating that stem cells are “drugs” that fall under FDA jurisdiction

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is attempting to regulate stem cell procedures at a Colorado clinic, stating that stem cells are “drugs” that fall under FDA jurisdiction
The FDA is making this claim even though the stem cells being used in the procedure come from the patient’s own body, which means they are essentially claiming that they can regulate a part of your body
In court documents, the FDA also stated that the procedure would adversely affect the market for out-of-state drugs that are approved by FDA
The FDA has a sordid history of attacking natural products and procedures that threaten to interfere with big business; knowledge is power -- the more you know the better you’ll be able to make informed health care decisions




By Dr. Mercola


Adult stem cells (as opposed to embryonic stem cells, which are at the heart of the stem cell controversy) are a truly exciting part of the future of medicine, with seemingly limitless potential for anti-aging, arthritis and far more...

But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is attempting to regulate stem cell procedures at a Colorado clinic, stating that stem cells are drugs that fall under FDA jurisdiction.

Outrageously, the FDA is making this claim even though the stem cells being used in the procedure come from the patient's own body, which means they are essentially claiming that they can regulate a part of your body.

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health hazards of mercury; after making repeated promises to make an announcement about dental amalgam by the end of 2011, they let the deadline pass by unmet.
•The FDA sent a warning letter to Diamond Food for making truthful, scientifically backed health claims about the health benefits of omega-3 fats in walnuts. Because the research cited health claims that omega-3 fats in walnuts may prevent or protect against disease, the FDA said walnuts would be considered "new drugs" and as such would require a new drug application to become FDA-approved.

Knowledge truly is power, so the more you know about the real motives behind the FDA approval process, the better you'll be able to make informed health care decisions, especially if you're looking for alternatives to drugs and surgery. The FDA has gone after vitamin C. They've gone after raw milk, supplements, cherries and walnuts. And now they're going after your own cells in an effort to protect drug industry profits...

Stay tuned for more on this topic as the events unfold. The reality is that as people become more educated stem cell therapy and other forms of regenerative medicine are only going to continue to grow.

REFERENCE

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i U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA Warns About Stem Cell Claims




Source: Alliance for Natural Health January 31, 2012

Related Links:

Adult Stem Cells and the End of Aging


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health hazards of mercury; after making repeated promises to make an announcement about dental amalgam by the end of 2011, they let the deadline pass by unmet.
•The FDA sent a warning letter to Diamond Food for making truthful, scientifically backed health claims about the health benefits of omega-3 fats in walnuts. Because the research cited health claims that omega-3 fats in walnuts may prevent or protect against disease, the FDA said walnuts would be considered "new drugs" and as such would require a new drug application to become FDA-approved.

Knowledge truly is power, so the more you know about the real motives behind the FDA approval process, the better you'll be able to make informed health care decisions, especially if you're looking for alternatives to drugs and surgery. The FDA has gone after vitamin C. They've gone after raw milk, supplements, cherries and walnuts. And now they're going after your own cells in an effort to protect drug industry profits...

Stay tuned for more on this topic as the events unfold. The reality is that as people become more educated stem cell therapy and other forms of regenerative medicine are only going to continue to grow.

REFERENCE

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i U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA Warns About Stem Cell Claims




Source: Alliance for Natural Health January 31, 2012

Related Links:

Adult Stem Cells and the End of Aging


A Possible Cure for Diabetes Ignored by Big Pharma


Regenerative Medicine -- Spare Body Parts for You Very Soon