Why we need dietary supplements

Dietary and nutritional supplements include such ingredients as vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and enzymes. Dietary supplements are marketed in forms such as tablets, capsules, softgels, gelcaps, powders, and liquids.

Dietary nutritional supplements can help assure that we get enough of the vital substances the body needs to function; others may help reduce the risk of disease. But supplements should not replace complete meals which are necessary for a healthful diet – so, be sure we eat a variety of foods as well.

Unlike drugs, supplements are not permitted to be marketed for the purpose of treating, diagnosing, preventing, or curing diseases. That means supplements should not make disease claims, such as “lowers high cholesterol” or “treats heart disease.” Claims like these cannot be legitimately made for dietary supplements.



Many supplements contain active ingredients that have strong biological effects in the body. This could make them unsafe in some situations and hurt or complicate our health. For example, the following actions could lead to harmful – even life-threatening – consequences.

·         Combining supplements

·         Using supplements with medicines (whether prescription or over-the-counter)

·         Substituting supplements for prescription medicines

·         Taking too much of some supplements, such as vitamin A, vitamin D, or iron

Some supplements can also have unwanted effects before, during, and after surgery. So, be sure to inform our healthcare provider, including our pharmacist about any supplements we are taking.Dietary supplement labels must include name and location information for the manufacturer or distributor.

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