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    Nutritional supplements are products taken orally to supplement one's diet and usually contain dietary ingredients like vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids or enzymes. Common supplements include vitamins, minerals, botanicals/herbs, amino acids and probiotics. While some supplements like calcium, vitamin D and fiber are well-established to provide benefits, others require more research. Supplements should not replace a varied diet and can interact with medications or have risks, so consumers should take them as directed and be informed about potential issues.

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    Nutritional supplements are products taken orally to supplement one's diet and usually contain dietary ingredients like vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids or enzymes. Common supplements include vitamins, minerals, botanicals/herbs, amino acids and probiotics. While some supplements like calcium, vitamin D and fiber are well-established to provide benefits, others require more research. Supplements should not replace a varied diet and can interact with medications or have risks, so consumers should take them as directed and be informed about potential issues.

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    Nutritional supplements are products taken orally to supplement one's diet and usually contain dietary ingredients like vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids or enzymes. Common supplements include vitamins, minerals, botanicals/herbs, amino acids and probiotics. While some supplements like calcium, vitamin D and fiber are well-established to provide benefits, others require more research. Supplements should not replace a varied diet and can interact with medications or have risks, so consumers should take them as directed and be informed about potential issues.

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    Nutritional

    Supplements

    B Y: J I M W I L L I A M S
    Nutritional • A product that is added to the diet. A

    Supplements nutritional supplement is taken by mouth,

    and usually contains one or more dietary

    ingredient (such as vitamin, mineral, herb,

    amino acid, and enzyme). Also called

    dietary supplement. (NCI Dictionary of

    Cancer Terms, 2011)


    Types of Common supplements include:
    • Vitamins (such as multivitamins or individual

    Supplements vitamins like vitamin D and biotin).


    • Minerals (such as calcium, magnesium, and iron).

    • Botanicals or herbs (such as echinacea and ginger).

    • Botanical compounds (such as caffeine and


    curcumin).
    • Amino acids (such as tryptophan and glutamine).

    • Live microbials (commonly referred to as


    “probiotics”).
    • Calcium and vitamin D can help build strong

    bones, and fiber can help to maintain bowel

    regularity. While the benefits of some

    supplements are well established, other

    supplements need more study. Also, keep in

    mind that supplements should not take the place


    Benefits of of the variety of foods that are important for a

    supplements healthy diet. (Fda, 2019)


    • Many supplements contain ingredients that can

    have strong effects in the body. Additionally,

    some supplements can interact with

    medications, interfere with lab tests, or have

    dangerous effects during surgery. Your health

    care professional can help you decide what


    Risks of supplement, if any, is right for you. (Fda, 2019)
    supplements
    Supplements • The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

    regulated (FD&C Act) was amended in 1994 by the

    Dietary Supplement Health and Education

    Act (often referred to as DSHEA), which

    defined “dietary supplement” and set out

    FDA’s authority regarding such products.

    Under existing law: (Fda, 2019)


    • Though, herbals are generally believed to be

    more effective and safer than prescription drugs,

    over 55 species of 46 plant families, including

    their toxic phytochemicals have been identified to

    cause hepatic, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular,

    Herbal and neuronal toxicity(Parvez et al., 2022)

    supplements
    • Take only as described on the label. Some ingredients
    and products can be harmful when consumed in high
    amounts, when taken for a long time, or when used in
    combination with certain drugs or foods.
    • Do not substitute a dietary supplement for a
    prescription medicine or for the variety of foods
    important to a healthy diet.
    • Do not assume that the term "natural" to describe a
    product ensures that it is safe.
    • Be wary of hype. Sound health advice is generally
    based upon research over time, not a single study.
    • Learn to spot false claims. If something sounds too
    good to be true, it probably is.
    Be safe be informed
    References
    • Fda. (2019). FDA 101: Dietary Supplements. U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

    https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/fda-101-dietary-supplements

    • NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms. (2011, February 2). National Cancer Institute.

    https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/nutritional-supplement

    • Parvez, M., Ahmed, S., & Parvez, T. (2022). MedPress Nutrition & Food Sciences Article Information

    Dietary or Nutritional Supplements Associated Adverse Effects and Toxicity.

    http://medpresspublications.com/articles/mpnfs/mpnfs-202203002.pdf

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