Dietary Supplement

1. DIET SUPPLEMENTS
So many choices???
Which ones is right for you? What are the Effective ingredients?
Is it harmful to our bodies?

2. . Who's responsible for the safety of dietary supplements?
A. Dietary supplements are not approved by the government for safety and effectiveness
before they are marketed. If the dietary supplement contains a NEW ingredient, that
ingredient will be reviewed by FDA (not approved) prior to marketing — but only for
safety, not effectiveness.
The manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements are responsible for making
sure their products are safe BEFORE they go to market. Manufacturers are required to
produce dietary supplements to minimum quality standards and ensure that they do not
contain contaminants or impurities, and are accurately labeled.
Manufacturers are required to report all serious dietary supplement related adverse
events or illnesses to FDA as of December 2007.
FDA can take dietary supplements off the market if they are found to be unsafe,
adulterated, or if the claims on the products are false and misleading.
http://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/UsingDietarySupplements/ucm109760.h

3. Over the counter diet drugs
• Some Common Dietary Supplements:
• Acidophilus
• Echinacea
• Fiber
• Ginger
• Glucosamine and/or Chonodroitin Sulphate
• Minerals
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids
• St. John's Wort
• Saw Palmetto
• Vitamins
• http://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/UsingDietarySupplements/ucm109760.htm

4. Check the facts before you buy
It's important to do your homework if you're thinking about trying over-the-counter weight-loss pills. Read labels and talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Also be sure to check the FDA website
for alerts about safety concerns and product recalls.
The table shows common weight-loss pills and what the research shows about their effectiveness and safety.
Product Claim Effectiveness Side effects
Alli — OTC version of prescription
drug orlistat (Xenical)
Decreases absorption of dietary
fat
Effective; but weight loss is even
more modest than that with
Xenical
Loose stools, oily spotting,
frequent or hard-to-control bowel
movements; reports of rare, but
serious liver injury
Bitter orange Increases calories burned Probably ineffective
Similar to ephedra: raised blood
pressure and heart rate
Chitosan Blocks absorption of dietary fat Probably ineffective
Uncommon: upset stomach,
nausea, gas, increased stool bulk,
constipation
Chromium
Decreases appetite and increases
calories burned
Probably ineffective
Uncommon: headache, insomnia,
irritability, mood changes,
cognitive dysfunction
Conjugated linoleic acid Reduces body fat Possibly effective
Upset stomach, nausea, loose
stools
Green tea extract
Decreases appetite, and increases
calorie and fat metabolism
Insufficient evidence to evaluate
Dizziness,
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healt
hy-living/weight-loss/in-depth/

5. WEBSITES:
Look for the "USP Verified" mark. It indicates that the supplement manufacturer has voluntarily
asked U.S. Pharmacopeia, a trusted nonprofit, private standards-setting authority, to verify the
quality, purity, and potency of its raw ingredients or finished products. USP maintains a list of
verified products on its website.
http://ods.od.nih.gov/
The FDA, for alerts, advisories, and other actions.
http://diet.wegohealth.com/diet-supplement.html
http://www.consumerreports.org/health/natural-health.htm

6. What are dietary supplements used for?
People use dietary supplements for many health conditions.
Historically, people have used herbal medicines to prevent illness, cure infection, relieve fever, and
heal wounds. Herbal medicines can also treat constipation, ease pain, or act as relaxants or
stimulants. :
Research on some herbs and plant products has shown that they may have some of the
same effects that conventional medicines do, while others may have no effect or may be harmful.
Researchers have studied some natural products and have found them to be useful. Omega-3 fatty
acids, for example, may help lower triglyceride levels. When using dietary supplements, keep in
mind the following.
Like conventional medicines, dietary supplements may cause side effects, trigger allergic reactions,
or interact with prescription and nonprescription medicines or other supplements you might be
taking. A side effect or interaction with another medicine or supplement may make other health
conditions worse.
The way dietary supplements are manufactured may not be standardized. Because of this, how well
they work or any side effects they cause may differ among brands or even within different lots of
the same brand. The form of supplement that you buy in health food or grocery stores may not be
the same as the form used in research.
Other than for vitamins and minerals, the long-term effects of most dietary supplements are not
known.
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/tc/dietary-supplements-topic-overview

7. This is a Billion dollar industry.$$$$
Consumers need to be made aware of the side effective involved when using these supplement. It
can be contradicted with other medications. It can be an easy solutions to wanting to get the weight off fast but could be harmful
To the body on long term. Be cautious when choosing an dietary supplement. Consult with your doctor to see is this the right app-roach
or should we watch what we eat and try doing exercising as a weight loss program.