It is illegal for producers of dietary supplements to claim that a specific supplement will cure a disease, or even that it will achieve positive results in disease treatment or prevention. Read this article to learn more.
2. Dietary Supplements
Easily obtainable
Grocery stores
Pharmacies
Health food stores
Ordering them on the internet
Do not replace food
Used when person requires higher
levels of vitamins, minerals, or amino
acids
3. Supplements
Supplements found in
Pills
Tablets
Capsules
Liquid varieties
People take supplements for reasons
relating to health
4. The Law
Promoted as something with potential to
have positive effects on peoples general
health and well-being
Manufacturers prohibited by law from
asserting that given supplement will
prevent, treat, or cure disease
Common ingredients in dietary
supplements are substances that are
found in natural world
5. History
Substances been used throughout
history in treating illness and the
maintenance of wellness
People suffering from fever were treated
with willow bark tea
Ingredient in dietary supplements are
also sometimes used in medicines.
6. Growing Industry
According to ‘The Dietary Supplements
Regulatory and Market Outlook,’
industry for dietary supplements in USA
has potential to experience a yearly
growth rate of 3.8% between 2010 and
2015
7. High Standards
According to current good manufacturing
practices (CGMP) Final Rule dietary
supplements are made using consistent
processes which result in a product that
meets high standards of quality control
CMGP Final Rule issued by the FDA (US
Food and Drug Administration) to make
sure all dietary supplements available to
consumers are free from contamination
and labelled
8. Regulation
Main objective of the Final Rule
Ensure consumers of dietary supplements have
peace of mind that composition of their
supplements is reliable and consistent
FDA primarily concerned that processes for
manufacture of supplements do not
contravene the guidelines in the Final Rule
Regulate clinical trials and research on the
health ramifications of dietary supplements
nor does FDA seek to block access to
supplements on the consumer market
9. How Safe are Dietary Supplements?
Best taken after consulting a dietician,
pharmacist or physician
Should be bought from reputed
manufacture
Not be viewed as replacements for
conventional medicinal treatment
Might be combined with other treatments
under a doctor's supervision
Women who are breast-feeding or
pregnant should be particularly careful
about dietary supplements
10. Side Affects
Side effects and allergic reactions can
sometimes occur when dietary
supplements are consumed
Also interact with other drugs
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