Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions. Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know:What is the FTC and how does this agency enter into the supplement arena?FTC stands for Federal Trade Commission. This agency looks at how supplements are marketed. According to the FTC's website, they protect you and other consumers by stopping fraudulent, deceptive or unfair practices within the marketplace. The FTC handles complaints, files investigations, and can also sue companies that violate the law.Is this sufficient?Yes, the FTC does catch a handful of products that are contaminated with metals, microbes and contain drugs within the product that shouldn't be in there.If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.