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1 5.11. Balancing regulation and consumer protection. FDA has taken significant steps to ensure it does not unnecessarily restrain commercial speech. However, history provides examples of excessive and unsubstantiated claims, which would indicate close regulation is required. On the other hand, there is evidence that increased access to health information plays a useful role in helping consumers make informed choices for good health. These forces play against each other. Do you think FDA achieved the proper balance?