Intro to Dietary Supplements Flashcards
CAM stands for…
complementary alternative medication
Examples of CAM:
- accupuncture
- essential oils
T/F: CAM are part of western world medications
F
Natural products are derived from…
nature
Dietary supplements are…
- products ingested orally
- used to help disease states
- herbal products: derived from nature
What makes dietary supplements different than other health products?
- don’t have to be prescribed
- not seen as medicine by general public
- none approved by FDA
What act regulates dietary supplements?
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA)
Biggest change to DSHEA that occurred in 2011:
comprehensive guidance for “new ingredient” notifications
Other regulations on dietary supplements:
- good manufacturing practices (2007)
- dietary supplement and nonprescription drug consumer protection act (2006)
Dietary supplements must meet potency/purity standards most closely matching…
food
Some concerns about the regulations of dietary supplements:
- might not be safe and cause interactions
- people might not know how to dose
- not many studies are done, so not sure how to monitor patient
- don’t know what to expect
- don’t have to follow same rules as Rx
Legal requirements for labeling of dietary supplements:
- product name
- “dietary supplement”
- quantity of contents
- manufacturer/distributor name/address
- directions for use
- supplement fact panel
- if plant-based, indicate scientific name
Proprietary blend indicates…
# of ingredients - most common ingredient first and least common last
Types of claims a product can make:
- health claim
- nutrient content claim
- structure/function claim
Which two claims need FDA approval?
health and nutrient content claims
