Vitamins herbs nutritional supplements HW 499 01 Bachelors

Vitamins, herbs, & nutritional supplements HW 499 -01: Bachelor’s Capstone in Health & Wellness Unit 4 December 05, 2017 PRESENTED BY: NIKKI FORCE

Introduction What are vitamins, herbs, and nutritional supplements? What are they used for? Vitamins – Calcium, Herbs Abscess fiber, magnesium, potassium, Vitamin A, Zinc, etc. root, ginger, lavender, lemon balm, turmeric, etc. Nutritional supplements Amino acids, botanicals, minerals, vitamins, etc.

Need to know: The dietary supplement label All products labeled as a dietary supplement carry a Supplement Facts panel includes: the contents, amount of active ingredients per serving, and other added ingredients, such as fillers, bindings, and flavorings. The manufacturer suggests the serving size, but you or your health care provider might decide a more appropriate amount for you. (U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2011).

Need to know: Effectiveness If you don’t eat a nutritious variety of foods, some supplements might help you get the adequate amounts of essential nutrients your body needs. Supplements cannot take the place of foods that are important to a healthy diet however. The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (2011) state, “Scientific evidence shows that some dietary supplements are beneficial for overall health and for managing some health conditions. ” The FDA however, does not determine whether or not dietary supplements are effectives before they are marketed. (The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2011).

Need to know: Safety & Risk Be alert to the possibility of unexpected side effects, especially when taking new products. Dietary supplements can interact with certain prescription drugs in ways that may cause problems. Some ingredients in dietary supplements are added to a growing number of foods, as a result, you may be getting more of these ingredients than you think which could be harmful. Most dietary supplements have not been tested for safety in pregnant women, nursing mothers, or children. If you suspect you had a serious reaction from a dietary supplement, let your doctor or health care provider know. (U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2011).

Need to know: Federal regulation of dietary supplements The FDA oversees both dietary supplements and medicines. Manufacturers must follow certain good manufacturing practices to ensure the identity, purity, strength, and composition of their products. The Federal Trade Commission, which polices product advertising, also requires all information about a dietary supplement product to be truthful and to not be misleading. (U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2011).

Questions to ask before taking vitamins & mineral supplements Do I really need them? Should I talk to my doctor about taking vitamin/mineral supplements? Where can I find scientifically sound information about vitamin/mineral supplements? What should I do if I suspect I may be having a side-effect from a dietary supplement?

Summary Talk to your doctor or health care provider before taking any vitamins, herbs, and/or nutritional supplements. If you are already taking vitamins, herbs, or nutritional supplements, make sure to inform your doctor and/or health care provider, especially if you are taking prescriptions and/or over-the-counter medications. Before taking supplements, make sure to ask yourself a few questions, such as, “What are the potential health benefits of this dietary supplement product? ” They are not drugs and, therefore, are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure diseases. (U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2011).

Educational & informational tools & resources Dietary Guidelines for Americans https: //health. gov/dietaryguidelines/. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) https: //www. fda. gov/Food/Dietary. Supplements/default. htm. Journal articles - http: //ajcn. nutrition. org/content/85/1/277 S. short. Medline plus – https: //medlineplus. gov/druginformation. html. Med. Watch Reporting Program https: //www. fda. gov/Safety/Med. Watch/How. To. Report/ucm 053074. htm.

Educational & informational tools & resources Cont’d My. Plate - https: //www. choosemyplate. gov/. Pub. Med dietary supplement subset https: //ods. od. nih. gov/Health_Information/IBIDS. aspx. Vitamin and mineral fact sheet - https: //ods. od. nih. gov/factsheets/list. Vitamins. Minerals/.

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Works Cited Cont’d United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). (2017). Questions to ask before taking vitamin and mineral supplements. Retrieved from https: //www. nutrition. gov/dietary-supplements/questions-to-ask-before-takingvitamins-and-mineral-supplements. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). (2017). Vitamin and mineral supplement fact sheet. Retrieved from https: //ods. od. nih. gov/factsheets/list. Vitamins. Minerals/. U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2017). A new Pub. Med subset for dietary supplements. Retrieved from https: //ods. od. nih. gov/Health_Information/IBIDS. aspx. U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2011). Dietary supplements: What you need to know. Retrieved from https: //ods. od. nih. gov/Health. Information/DS_What. You. Need. To. Know. aspx.

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