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Intended to supplement the diet
Contains one or more ingredients
Intended to be taken by mouth (but is not a food)
Labeled on the front panel as a dietary supplement
Strong bones and teeth
Helps heart, nerves, and muscles work properly
Total calcium intake should not exceed 2500 mg per day
Vitamin D is important
No known requirements or safe doses
Active ingredient may not be known
Complex mixture of compounds
Ingredients may cause side effects and interactions
Statement of identity
Net quantity of contents
"This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."
Other ingredients in descending order of predominance and by common name or proprietary blend
Name and place of business of manufacturer, packer or distributor
This is the address to write for more product information.
Directions: Amount to takeStates dosage and health warning of active ingredient
Warns of harm caused by supplement and possible drug interactions
Supplement Facts Panel: Information about recommended serving size and the name and amount of each ingredient
Manufactures are allowed to make four kinds of claims about the product: Nutritional claims Claims of well-being Health claims Structure or function claims
“Helps Maintain Healthy Joint Function”
Supplements are not considered pharmaceuticals, therefore have not undergone rigorous testing for safety or efficacy.
Talk with your doctor first before starting a supplement regimen
Like drugs, dietary supplements have risks and side effects
Look for standardized supplements Reliable manufacturer Pharmacopeia’s seal ConsumberLab.com
Select only single herb supplements
Beware of claims that are too good to be true
Avoid supplements manufactured outside US toxic ingredients and prescription medicines
Unlike drugs, dietary supplements have NO governmental standards to ensure safety, effectiveness or quality
Supplements are not ‘FDA approved’
Active ingredients not known
Standardization of products does not occur Administered form not standard Dose not standard
Traditional medicine origins
Treatments involved herb therapy but also cultural and personal interactions with the healer
Cannot replicate with a pill
Oxidative damage is a natural event in the body
Enzymes and chelators protect cells from damage
Plant foods contain natural antioxidants
Widely found in plant foods
Provide bright colors in food
Potential antioxidants in the body
Best to get from food
Used to shorten duration of cold and flu and reduce symptoms
Under debate whether it helps fight common cold
People with tuberculosis, leukemia, diabetes, connective tissue disorder, and liver disorders should not take it
Used to reduce menopause symptoms (hot flashes)
Side effects include headache, nausea and rash
Do not take with anticoagulants, Tamoxifen, estrogens, hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills
Used to treat circulatory problems and enhance memory.
Side effects include GI upset, headaches, skin reactions, dizziness.
May increase risk of brain hemorrhage and bleeding complications – do not take with blood thinning medications or if you are pregnant or nursing.
Ma huang Kava kava Comfrey Chapparal Germander
Lobelia Wormwood Yohimbe Brain-nerve
containing products
Taking medications
Medical treatment available for your medical condition
Pregnant or breast feeding
Prior to surgery
Younger than 18 or older than 65
Megadosing: The “More is Better” Myth Not supported by scientific evidence
The “Natural is Safe” Myth Some of the most toxic substances occur
naturally e.g. mushrooms
The “Traditional Medicine” Myth Not convincing of proof of safety
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