Trump’s pick for surgeon general sells supplement with ingredient banned by Pentagon
Summary
President Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Nicole Saphier as his nominee for surgeon general. Dr. Saphier sells herbal supplements through her company, Drop RX, which include ingredients banned by the U.S. military and have raised health concerns.Key Facts
- Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, sells dietary supplements under the brand Drop RX.
- One ingredient in these supplements is banned by the U.S. military and linked to possible liver damage.
- Dietary supplements in the U.S. are loosely regulated, which has raised concerns among doctors and consumer groups.
- Amazon investigated Drop RX products after questions about policy compliance and has since removed or disabled sales listings.
- Dr. Saphier is a breast cancer radiologist and has worked at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and appeared on Fox News.
- The surgeon general role involves sharing trusted, science-based health advice with the public.
- Critics worry that selling supplements with questionable science could undermine trust in the surgeon general’s office.
- The White House said Dr. Saphier will support President Trump’s Make America Healthy Again health agenda.
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