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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