Why is Olestra Banned? Health Controversies and Market Failure Explained
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According to the consumer watchdog group Center for Science in the Public Interest, they received nearly 20,000 complaints about olestra, a zero-calorie fat substitute, causing adverse health effects. The product's controversy and eventual market failure reveal the complex story behind why is Olestra banned in many countries, despite initially receiving U.S. regulatory approval.
