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ENS 330 Final
Dietary Supplements
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Undergraduate 4
12/09/2011

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Term
FDA regulates...
Definition

Regulates:

- Food, except meat (USDA)

- Drugs

- Biological products (vaccines)

- Medical devices

- Animal drugs and feed

- Cosmetics

- Products that produce radiation (X-rays)


Does not regulate supplements

Term
A dietary supplement is a product that...
Definition

1. Is intended to supplement the diet;

 

2. Contains ≥ 1 dietary ingredients

- Vitamins

- Minerals

- Herbs or other botanicals

- AA

- Other substances or their parts;

 

3. Take by mouth as a pill, capsule, tablet, liquid or powder; and

 

 4. Is labeled as being a dietary supplement

Term
DSHEA Health Act of 1994 did what?
Definition

In Essence:

- Reduces the FDA to a policing agency.

- Dietary supplement companies can publish limited information (benefits/adverse effects) on a supplement.

- Leaves it up to YOU to determine the safety and efficacy of the product.

Term
Health Claims vs. Structure/Function Claims
Definition

Health Claims:

- Implies a relationship of a substance to disease or health related conditions.

- Ex: "Calcium can reduce the risk of osteoporosis."

 

Structure/Function Claims:

- Describe role of a nutrient intended to affect normal structure or function in humans.

- Ex: "Builds strong bones."

Term
Fradulent Claims
Definition

Quick and effective cure-all

 

Words like "scientific breakthrough," "miraculous cure," "exclusive product," "secret ingredient," or "ancient remedy."

 

Text is written in medicalized terms

 

Undocumented case histories claiming amazing results.

 

Doctor Recommended!!!

Term

Common Types of DS

Definition

Vitamins/Minerals

 

Nutraceuticals

 

Herbs

 

Ergogenic Aids

Term
Vitamins/Minerals
Definition

Multivitamin/Multimineral: general health


Calcium*: prevents osteoporosis

Term
Nutraceuticals
Definition

Resveratrol: provide cardiovascular protection

 

Lycopene: reduce cancer risk (e.g. prostate)

Term
Herbs
Definition

Echinacea: boost immune function

 

Ginkgo Biloba: improve memory

 

Ginseng*: improves energy + mood

Term
Ergogenic Aids
Definition

Creatine*: increases muscle size

 

Caffeine*: improve performance

 

Taurine*: increased energy

 

Guarana*: stimulant

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