The Illusion of Protection: Why the FDA, EPA, and Other Three-Letter Agencies Are Not Your Health Allies
We grow up believing that the government is here to protect us—that agencies like the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) exist to ensure our health, safety, and well-being. But peel back the glossy press releases, and a darker truth emerges: these agencies are not designed to make you healthier. They are designed to regulate commerce, protect corporate interests, and maintain the status quo—often at the expense of your long-term health. Follow the Money The FDA is funded in part by the very pharmaceutical companies it regulates through user fees. This means the same organizations pushing drugs for profit are paying the gatekeepers to “approve” those drugs. That’s like letting the fox guard the henhouse. When a billion-dollar drug is on the line, do you think patient safety or shareholder dividends come first? The EPA is no better—its revolving door of leadership sees former executives from chemical and oil companies take high-leve...