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Trump’s pick for surgeon general sells supplement with ingredient banned by Pentagon
Amazon opens an inquiry into Nicole Saphier’s product compliance following Guardian inquiry. White House says she will be a ‘powerful asset’ for Maha agenda
TL;DR
- Dr. Nicole Saphier, Donald Trump's nominee for surgeon general, sells herbal supplements through her company, Drop RX.
- One of her products, 'Calm,' contains kava kava root, which is prohibited by the US military due to potential impairment and has been linked to liver damage by health experts.
- Amazon has launched an investigation into the compliance of Saphier's products after The Guardian inquired about them.
- Critics question Saphier's suitability for the role of surgeon general, given her involvement in selling loosely regulated dietary supplements.
- Saphier has promoted her products, including 'Focus' and 'Boost,' on social media, suggesting various health benefits.