Supplements to Our Diets: Navigating a Minefield

Norman J. Temple

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-82515-7_42

Supplements to Our Diets: Navigating a Minefield

Norman J. Temple

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In this chapter, dietary supplements refer to any substance taken in addition to regular food. This includes vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs, enzymes, and various substances extracted from plants and animals. Some of these products are not technically dietary supplements. One person in two in North America is a regular user of dietary supplements. A great many different supplements are sold, but evidence demonstrating their efficacy is often lacking. Some supplements, especially herbal preparations, may be harmful. Supplements are often marketed in unscrupulous ways that involve giving unreliable or dishonest information. The marketing of supplements in the USA is weakly regulated. Suggestions are given on how healthcare professionals can provide solid advice to patients.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Nutrition and Health (United Kingdom)
Pages	435-445
Number of pages	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-82515-7_42
Publication status	Published - 2022

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Name	Nutrition and Health (United Kingdom)
Volume	Part F3940
ISSN (Print)	2628-197X
ISSN (Electronic)	2628-1961

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Dietary supplements · Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act · Herbal preparations · Marketing of dietary supplements · Multivitamin supplements

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