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.
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Combining supplements
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Using supplements with medicines (whether
prescription or over-the-counter)
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Substituting supplements for prescription medicines
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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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