2.
Standardized is a term which means a
substance contains a guaranteed amount of a
certain botanical constituent.
3.
That same herbal supplement can be sold as
non-standardized and can have many other
constituents plus the extract that you are
searching for and is not a guaranteed amount.
4. FDA requires that certain information appear on the dietary
supplement label:
• Name of product (including the word “supplement” or a
statement that the product is a supplement)
• Net quantity of contents
• Name and place of business of manufacturer, packer, or
distributor
• Directions for use
5.
In 2007, the FDA issued Good Manufacturing
Practices (GMPs) for dietary supplements, a set
of requirements and expectations by which
dietary supplements must be manufactured,
prepared, and stored to ensure quality.
Manufacturers are now expected to guarantee
the identity, purity, strength, and composition
of their dietary supplements.
6.
Standardized does not necessarily mean
stronger or better.
Manufacturing companies can jack up the price
to sell standardized supplements.
7. 1. Dietary Supplements are not required by federal law to be tested for safety
effectiveness.
2. Manufacturing companies usually sell the standardized herbs at a higher cost
with no proven facts of being more effective.
3. The term “natural” does NOT always mean safe!
8. 1. Always go to your doctor or herbal specialist first.
1. http://nccam.nih.gov is a great resource to get information on
supplementation.
2. FDA website has useful information on supplements that have been taken
of shelves or recalls of certain types of supplements.
