Wellness Lifestyles, Inc. d.b.a. American Longevity/Youngevity, makers of dietary supplements containing the antioxidant and essential trace element selenium, filed a health claim petition with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today asking the agency to approve the following two health claims for use on labels and in labeling of dietary supplements containing selenium:
•Selenium may reduce the risk of certain cancers.
•Selenium may produce anti-carcinogenic effects in the body. |