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 Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general sells an herbal supplement that contains an ingredient prohibited by the US military and which health experts have warned can cause liver damage. Dr Nicole Saphier’s record of selling dietary supplements, which are only loosely regulated in the US, has raised concern among doctors and consumer advocates, some of whom allege she sells “snake oil”. Continue reading...

Michelle R Smith · Fri, May 22, 2026, 7:00 AM
US news | The Guardian

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

Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general sells an herbal supplement that contains an ingredient prohibited by the US military and which health experts have warned can cause liver damage.

Dr Nicole Saphier’s record of selling dietary supplements, which are only loosely regulated in the US, has raised concern among doctors and consumer advocates, some of whom allege she sells “snake oil”.

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