Supplement
by Rolf Rasmusson
Supplement – what is
it?
Supplement is a term that
means products made of one or more of the fundamental
nutrients, for example vitamins, minerals, and
proteins. It provides you with some specific (or a
mix of) vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, amino acids,
metabolites, etc. You can purchase
supplements that contain separate vitamins or minerals, or some
kind of mix of vitamins and minerals.
Supplement – quality products.
Consumers who are using some type of supplement need to always
read supplement product labels, follow all directions, and pay
attention to all warnings. Consult with your doctor to make
sure that you use the right supplement. Nowadays you can
purchase some type of supplement without the prescription in
health food stores, grocery stores, drug stores, or through
mail or Internet. You can also get a good discount on some
supplements.
Supplement – be careful.
You need to be careful when you are shopping for some type of
supplement. There are many fake supplements that are sold
nowadays. But that doesn’t mean that all the supplements are
fake. "The majority of supplement manufacturers are responsible
and careful," FDA's Yetley says. Consumers should still do the
search for the right supplement with care, making sure they
have the necessary information and consulting with their
doctors and other health professionals.
Supplement – claims.
According to FDA, manufacturers can use structure-function
claims without FDA authorization. They base their claims on
their review and interpretation of the scientific literature.
These claims must be accompanied with the disclaimer "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."
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