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
Health claims can’t say…
it cures diseases states
- can say 5mg of ___ helps lower ____
Examples of nutrient content claims:
- low fat
- gluten free
Examples of structure/function claim:
- supports heart health
- supports healthy GI
Examples of third party validations:
- USP
- NSF
- consumerlab.com
USP verifies…
- ingredients in product
- # of ingredients
- if it dissolves
- no harmful contaminants
NSF works closely with…
athletes
Supplements that help cardiovascular system:
- CoQ10
- fish oil
- garlic
- red yeast rice
Supplements that help CNS:
- butterbur
- feverfew
- ginkgo
- melatonin
- St. John’s wart
- Valerian
Supplements that help digestive system:
- ginger
- milk thistle
Supplements that help endocrine system:
- alpha lipoic acid
- cinnamon
Supplements that help immune system:
- echinacea
- elderberry
Supplements that help physical/mental performance enhancers:
- eleuthero (siberian ginger)
- asian ginseng
- green tea
Supplements that help kidney/urinary tract and prostate:
- cranberry
- saw palmetto
Supplements that help musculoskeletal system:
- glucosamine and chondroitin
- tumeric/curcumin
Supplements that help weight loss:
- garcina cambogia
- raspberry ketone
Supplements that help women’s health:
- black Cohosh
- fenugreek
- phytoestrogens
