Dietary Supplements Report
Dietary Supplements Report
Deborah Stone
SCI241 Nutrition
March 30, 2014
Dr. C. Graham
Dietary Supplements Report
The purpose of dietary supplements is to help support good health and some people use it as an alternative to modern day medicine. People will typically choose to take dietary supplements because they may not think they are getting enough vitamins and minerals through their diet. Some examples of widely used dietary supplements include beta-carotene, omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil, fiber, folic acid, vitamins B, C, D, E, iron, calcium, niacin and zinc. There are also many others and they can all be obtained through vitamin and supplement stores and from the internet. Dietary supplements are classified as either vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, amino acids, or enzymes that come in liquid, pill, capsule, or tablet. “The FDA regulates dietary supplements under a different set of regulations than those covering “conventional” foods and drug products” ( “FDA Dietary Supplements”, 2014), The manufacturers and distributors are responsible for meeting all the requirements of the FDA and DSHEA (Dietary Supplements Health and Education Act of 1994) regulations by evaluating all safety issues and proper labeling and complying with the Dietary Supplement Current Good Manufacturing Practices. Dietary supplements are labeled as food and manufacturers have to register facilities with the FDA but they do not need prior approval of the FDA to produce and sell supplements. Dietary supplements can be beneficial because they can assist in getting an adequate dietary intake of essential nutrients needed for the body and many can help in reducing the risk of diseases. These same dietary supplements can also be dangerous if taken in large doses. This can be especially true when taking certain prescription medications. It is always a good idea to check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure that
Deborah Stone
SCI241 Nutrition
March 30, 2014
Dr. C. Graham
Dietary Supplements Report
The purpose of dietary supplements is to help support good health and some people use it as an alternative to modern day medicine. People will typically choose to take dietary supplements because they may not think they are getting enough vitamins and minerals through their diet. Some examples of widely used dietary supplements include beta-carotene, omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil, fiber, folic acid, vitamins B, C, D, E, iron, calcium, niacin and zinc. There are also many others and they can all be obtained through vitamin and supplement stores and from the internet. Dietary supplements are classified as either vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, amino acids, or enzymes that come in liquid, pill, capsule, or tablet. “The FDA regulates dietary supplements under a different set of regulations than those covering “conventional” foods and drug products” ( “FDA Dietary Supplements”, 2014), The manufacturers and distributors are responsible for meeting all the requirements of the FDA and DSHEA (Dietary Supplements Health and Education Act of 1994) regulations by evaluating all safety issues and proper labeling and complying with the Dietary Supplement Current Good Manufacturing Practices. Dietary supplements are labeled as food and manufacturers have to register facilities with the FDA but they do not need prior approval of the FDA to produce and sell supplements. Dietary supplements can be beneficial because they can assist in getting an adequate dietary intake of essential nutrients needed for the body and many can help in reducing the risk of diseases. These same dietary supplements can also be dangerous if taken in large doses. This can be especially true when taking certain prescription medications. It is always a good idea to check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure that
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