Herbal Supplements

Question 1

Labeling

Answer 1

Product labeling for dietary supplements,
which includes medical claims and safety information, is regulated less stringently than for drugs. Labeling includes both the information on a product’s packaging itself and any information used in its advertisement. Specific disease
claims are prohibited

Question 2

“helps maintain a healthy

urinary system” is what?

Answer 2

a structure-function claim

Question 3

T or F. A disclaimer by the FDA also must be included on every dietary supplement label making clear that the product “is
not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease.”

Answer 3

T.

Question 4

What is black cohosh used for?

Answer 4

hot flashes and night sweats for menopause

Question 5

What is echinacea used for?

Answer 5

bacterial and viral organisms that cause infection

Question 6

What is flaxseed used for?

Answer 6

phytoestrogens that help maintain normal estrogen levels and may help prevent certain cancers such as breast, endometrium, and prostate cancer

Question 7

What is green tea for?

Answer 7

treatment or prevention of cancers of the GI tract, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, colon, lung, and estrogen related cancer. Also may be useful fro arteriosclerosis

Question 8

What is Saw Palmetto used for?

Answer 8

prevents conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone which helps prevent the development of prostate disease.

Also of use in genitourinary problems, endocrine disorders, infertility, impotence, menstrual disorders, ovarian dysfunction, lactation, thyroid deficiences, and painful menstrual periods