The controversial Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), signed into law by former president Bill Clinton, is once again a subject of heated debate.

Before DSHEA, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was responsible for overseeing all new ingredients used by the supplement industry. The act, however, curtailed FDA power over dietary supplements, requiring manufacturers to gain premarket approval only if their products contain a "new dietary ingredient." 

Now, as the recent recall of 14 popular Hydroxycut weight loss and energy enhancement products begins to sink into the public consciousness, and as consumers across the nation weigh the possibility of filing lawsuits, the effects and implications of DSHEA are being scrutinized. Critics of the law say that the time is ripe for more safety regulations on the supplement industry, which is notorious for such scandals as ephedra.

a law firm has been a strong advocate for the rights of injured consumers for well over two decades. If you or someone you love has suffered liver problems or other adverse health effects after taking Hydroxycut, contact a Hydroxycut lawsuit attorney at your convenience for more information on your legal options.