Dietary SupplementsBe informed before you begin supplementing.

Dietary supplements Info vitamins,

minerals, herbs, and many other products.

They can come as pills, capsules, powders, drinks, and energy bars.

calcium and vitamin D are important for keeping bones strong.

Pregnant women can take the vitamin folic acid to help child development.

Dietary Supplements are: Not regulated May contain illegal

substances Could be expensive Could have negative side

affects.

Dietary Supplement Regulations No requirements for proof that they

actually do what they claim.

No requirements for proof that they do not cause harm.

FDA may remove a supplement after the FDA has proven it’s unsafe or false.

Educating our youth Express the difference

between advertising and truth.

Explain negative side effects.

Teach organic food health facts so they don’t need supplements.

Choose wisely USP on the label

Consumer Lab seal of approval

Research drug companies

Check with you healthcare provider.

Supplement Stacking Using multiple supplements during the

same time

Popular among body builders

Negative side-effects multiplied by size of stack

Could damage the liver.

Eamples of side-effects

Creatine muscle cramps diarrhea stress on kidneys Gastrointestinal

pain

Ephedra Irregular heart

beat Heart attack Stroke Psychosis High blood

pressure

Examples cont.

Ginkgo

Restlessness Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting

American Ginseng

birth defects Lower blood sugar Insomnia Hormone

sensative conditions

Amino Acid Supplements Claim – they absorb

fetter because they are pre-digested protien.

Fact – Body gets more use our of amino acids that are from whole foods.

Important facts! Supplements are not needed with a

balanced diet.

Supplements are not regulated.

Check with you healthcare provider.

Come see me of you need help!