WXYZ's MD Nandi on Homeopathy

here, medical reporting on homeopathy:

001. at wxyz.com, in "Homeopathy: FDA Issues New Statement on Risks" (2019-11-08):
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[tags: #equivocation #homeopathy #19thcenturystandards #MDNandi]

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"[Dr. Patha Nandi states] the FDA is revising its guidelines for homeopathic products to help protect Americans from potentially harmful products, including some that are made with known poisons. The homeopathy market is booming and has become a multi-billion dollar industry. And that’s not surprising since estimates predict that a third of Americans are using these so-called remedies [...}';

there's gold in them there nothing pills.  And I'm liking the skepticism there...

"here’s the problem, the FDA says that these products are made from a wide range of substances. Which include 'ingredients derived from plants, healthy or diseased animal or human sources, minerals and chemicals, including known poisons.' On top of that, if products are not manufactured safely, they have the potential to cause significant and permanent harm [...]";

hear, hear.

"the FDA is [...] getting rid of their compliance policy guide because homeopathic drugs could meet the outlined criteria yet still cause serious harm [...and] the FDA has revised its guidance document [...yet] homeopathic products are not currently reviewed for safety and effectiveness by the FDA [...]";

so, we're still in the 1800s with homeopathy in terms of consumer protection.

"you need to be careful when it comes to false marketing and unproven concoctions [...] I believe this is good news, as it allows the FDA to crack down on fraudulent and potentially harmful products [...]";

yes, really.  And really?  When bodies are on the ground, the FDA will respond like coroners.  That is not modern consumer protection.  Dr., you know better so why don't you suggest instead that homeopathy's special privileges be repealed?