HW499-Bachelor’s CapstoneHealth and WellnessKaplan UniversityKarin McCreaSeptember 16,2011Professor Kristin Henningsen

• Vitamins and Supplements are in the spotlight often in our everyday lives

• The information about the amounts and needs of such these substances can be very confusing

• Benefits and precautions associated with Vitamins and Supplements will be explained

• Individual needs and information about them will be explained

VITAMINS HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS

There are 13 Essential Vitamins needed to sustain the Body

Fat Soluble Vitamins-A,D, E &K

Water Soluble Vitamins-Pantholeic Acid, Folate, B-6 and B-12, Biotin, Riboflavin, Niacin, and Thiamine and Vitamin C (NIH, 2011).

• These are made from plants and can be used in different preparations and forms to treat a variety of issues

• Herbal supplements may be used by some people instead of traditional medicines

• Their effectiveness and usage is not proven(Weinrauch, 2005)

Many supplements are very potent antioxidants which work with other nutrients to fight disease

Many supplements are used as anti-aging prevention (NSEC, 2011).

They can boost the immune system Help to overcome nutritional

deficiencies(NSHG, 2011).

Valerian-Used to promote relaxation and sleep

Fish Oil-Heart Health Astragalus-An Immunity enhancer Milk Thistle-Promotes Liver Health Gingko Biloba-Concentration, Memory Vitamin C-Immunities and iron

absorption Calcium-Bone Health B-12-Healthy Blood (MayoClinic, 2011).

• Supplement and Vitamin Manufacturers are not regulated by the FDA

• The only time a supplement comes under scrutiny from the FDA is when a problem has occurred with it

• It is imperative to inform your primary care provider about all supplements and vitamins that you take, there can be serious contraindications (Higdon, 2003).

It is important to determine your nutritional needs before taking a supplement

A Certified Nutritionist may assist you with a personal history to establish this

You may use a website like Fitday.com to research your needs

It is important to listen to a professional in the field not a salesperson

• Nutritional Healing- a well rounded and thorough site that gives dosage information

http://www.nutritional-healing.com• Vitamins At A Glance-This is link that has pertinent

information about various herbs and supplements-http://nccam.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance.htm

• Weighing Success-This site has many “calculators” to help determine nutritional needs-http://weighing-success.com/NutritionalNeeds.html

• Fitday.com-This site is one that has been used by professionals to help determine accurate nutritional needs

• Mayo Clinic-Information about everything-http://www.mayoclinic.com/health

Higdon, J.(2003).An Evidence Based Approach to Vitamins and Mineral: Health Implications and Intake Recommendations. Nutritional Healing. Retrieved on September 15, 2011 fromhttp://www.nutritional-healing.com.au/content/articles-content.

Mayo Clinic.(2011).Drugs and Supplements. Retrieved on September 15, 2011 from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DrugHerbIndex

NIH.(2011). Vitamins. Medline Plus. Retrieved on September 14, 2011 from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002399.htm

Weinrauch, J.(2005).Herbal Supplements. Health Central http://www.healthcentral.com/encyclopedia/408/517.html

NSEC.(2011). Best Natural Health Supplements. Nutritional Supplement Educational Center. Retrieved on September 15, 2011 from http://www.nutritional-supplement-educational-centre.com/natural-health-supplements.html

NSHG.(2011). Nutritional Supplements: Yes, You Really Do Need Them! Here's Why. Nutritional Supplement Health Guide. Retrieved on September 15, 2011 from http://www.nutritional-supplements-health-guide.com/