The original Enovid formula had 150 mcg of estrogen—nearly 3–5x today’s safe levels. It took 20 years of women lobbying Congress + the FDA before hormone levels were lowered and warning labels were required.
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🍽️ Episode 1 is live! We trace the origins of the FDA and the laws that shaped U.S. food safety. From The Jungle to the Pure Food and Drug Act — it's a story of reform that changed what’s on your plate.
open.spotify.com/episode/7zpF...
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Each time science takes a backseat to profits or politics, #PublicHealth suffers. The #FDA’s job is to use scientific evidence to protect us from unsafe food, drugs, and devices. Science-driven oversight is crucial. #TrustScience #FDAHistory 🧪 🧫
