Nutritional Supplements Brenda Kimball Kaplan University HW 499

Nutritional Supplements Brenda Kimball Kaplan University HW 499 Bachelors in Health and Wellness 06. 13. 16

Dietary and Herbal Supplements NIH National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) defines dietary and herbal supplements as: Products intended to supplement the diet Contain one or more dietary ingredients Intended to be taken orally Labeled as a dietary supplement

Educational Resources https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=-t. Y 1 Ln 9 Jf. Vs National Institutes of Health located at the following link: https: //ods. od. nih. gov/ Newsletters/Factsheets https: //nccih. nih. gov/health/know-science/how-medications-supplements-interact https: //ods. od. nih. gov/factsheets/list-all/

Federal Regulation of Dietary Supplements Regulated through the FDA Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring the safety of the products produced Manufactures may market products prior to providing the FDA with safety data Manufactures must provide the FDA with evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of the products prior to selling the products Claims Health claims Structure and function claims Nutrient content claims Manufactures must follow “current good manufacturing practices” Processing Labeling Packaging

Federal Regulation of Dietary Supplements for Products on the Market Product information accuracy Label claims Accuracy FDA may require removal of product from sale if necessary Product safety Label claims Accuracy FDA may take action against misleading statements or unsafe products

Precautions Discuss with health care provider prior to consuming supplements Research products using reliable sources Scientific testing of supplements provides increased knowledge and information

Recommendations Research potential drug and supplement interactions Mixing supplements with medications can cause adverse health conditions There is little research that documents these interactions Utilize reliable sources to research all supplements Many false claims are on the internet today Use reliable sources that are sponsored by the government or other reliable sources

Resources Dietary and Herbal Supplements. (2012). Retrieved June 14, 2016, from https: //nccih. nih. gov/health/supplements https: //nccih. nih. gov/health/know-science/how-medications-supplementsinteract NCCIH. (n. d. ). Retrieved June 14, 2016, from https: //nccih. nih. gov/ NCCIH. (2011). Retrieved June 14, 2016, from https: //nccih. nih. gov/health/supplements/wiseuse. htm#hed 4 Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS). (n. d. ). Retrieved June 14, 2016, from https: //ods. od. nih. gov/