Government Bullies, by Senator Rand Paul (R, KY): on Health Care

Rand Paul: Protect vitamin manufacturers from unreasonable regulations

Major corporations who manufacture vitamins and supplements are often able to advertise certain health benefits. But what about the small businesses? What about those who sell & promote natural foods and supplements, products that are widely known to have certain health benefits, but the FDA doesn't think these businesses should be allowed to advertise these benefits?

For millions of Americans suffering from a wide range of diseases or other health care problems, the FDA has regularly denied information regarding the therapeutic benefits of using dietary supplements.

Ron Paul: Let nutraceutical ads include testimonials as free speech

In 2011, armed federal agents raided Maxam Nutraceutics, a company that produces and sells nutritional supplements for people with autism spectrum disorder and Alzheimer's disease. The raid was based on Maxam's alleged failure to comply with a warning letter from the FDA ordering Maxam to remove several "improper labels" from Maxam products. The labels in question were simply accounts from Maxam customers describing their experiences with Maxam products.

Restricting communication of individuals' accounts of their experiences with foods and dietary supplements is a blatant violation of the First Amendment.