Memorandum of support

The Center for Science in the Public Interest strongly supports H.2530/S.1620, legislation that would prohibit the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and weight-loss or muscle-building dietary supplements to minors. These products are widely available and heavily marketed to youth, often with deceptive claims, despite limited evidence of effectiveness. They are also poorly regulated and frequently contaminated with dangerous, undisclosed ingredients. National pediatric experts warn against their use, citing serious health risks including liver damage, hospitalization, and even death. This bill represents a common-sense, urgently needed step to protect young people in Massachusetts.

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