The FDA does far less to protect us than generally believed, leading to potentially dangerous situations due to improper reliance on the FDA. The FDA is authorized to review food, drugs (and medical devices), and cosmetics. The FDA does no clinical studies, and does not write labeling—the FDA reviews paperwork, listens to presenters, and relies on the honesty of the manufacturers and their expert presenters. Approximately 95% of drugs and devices have been approved for marketing under a grandfather…..