...Dietary Supplements Summary James Johnson SCI/241 Abstract In this paper I am going to discuss and identify what are dietary supplements, some benefits of taking dietary supplements, some risks from taking dietary supplements, the government regulations surrounding dietary supplements, I will be discussing Rheumatoid arthritis and the use of an herbal supplement to treat it called cat’s claw. What are Dietary Supplements? Dietary supplements in the United States are classified as substances that you consume by the way of eating or drinking them. Dietary supplements can be herbal, vitamins, minerals, or amino acids, or even a part of all of these substances. Some benefits of taking these dietary supplements are boosting energy, losing weight, stress, heart health, liver health, and even to reduce wrinkles. These are just a few benefits of taking supplements, there are experts that say that there are places in our diet that has a definite need for supplements, but there primary goal is to fill in the gaps that we lose as nutrients. There are risks that are involved with taking dietary supplements and people need to pay close attention when taking to many supplements. Like all drugs there are side effects, Exposures to supplements (such as vitamins, herbs, protein powders, and botanicals) accounted for more than 35,000 calls to US poison control centers in 2011. Of these calls, more than 4,000 people were reportedly treated in health care facilities. More than 800 cases...
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...What are dietary supplements? In the United States, dietary supplements are substances you eat or drink. They can be vitamins, minerals, herbs or other plants, amino acids (the individual building blocks of protein), or parts of these substances. They can be in pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid form. They supplement (add to) the diet and should not be considered a substitute for food. What are some benefits of taking dietary supplements? Some supplements may help to assure that you get an adequate dietary intake of essential nutrients. However, supplements should not replace the variety of foods that are important to a healthful diet — so, be sure you eat a variety of foods as well. Unlike drugs, supplements are not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent, or cure diseases. That means supplements should not make claims, such as "reduces arthritic pain" or "treats heart disease." Claims like these can only legitimately be made for drugs, not dietary supplements. What are some risks from taking dietary supplements? Yes. Many supplements contain active ingredients that have strong biological effects in the body. This could make them unsafe in some situations and hurt or complicate your health. For example, the following actions could lead to harmful — even life-threatening — consequences. Using supplements with medications (whether prescription or over-the-counter) Substituting supplements for prescription medicines Taking too much of some supplements, such as vitamin...
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...Dietary Supplements Summary Sonya Spencer SCI/241 December 21, 2014 Stacey Nagy Dietary Supplements Summary Dietary supplements are substances you eat or drink. They can be vitamins, minerals, herbs or other plants, amino acids (the individual building blocks of protein), or parts of these substances. They can be in pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid form. They supplement (add to) the diet and should not be considered a substitute for food. People have used herbal medicines to prevent illness, cure infection, relieve fever, and heal wounds. Herbal medicines can also treat constipation, ease pain, or act as relaxants or stimulants. Research on some herbs and plant products has shown that they may have some of the same effects that conventional medicines do, while others may have no effect or may be harmful. Many supplements contain active ingredients that have strong biological effects in the body. ("Dietary Supplements", n.d.). This could make them unsafe in some situations and hurt or complicate your health. For example, the following actions could lead to harmful even life-threatening consequences. Food and drug administration regulates both finished dietary supplement products and dietary ingredients. FDA regulates dietary supplements under a different set of regulations than those covering "conventional" foods and drug products. Under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994. Manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements and dietary ingredients...
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...Industry Insight Nutraceuticals February 2008 4th & 5th Floghts, Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500034, India Tel: +91-40-23430303-05, Fax: +91-40-23430201, E-mail: info@cygnusindia.com Website: www.cygnusindia.com Disclaimer: All information contained in this report has been obtained from sources believed to be accurate by Cygnus Business Consulting & Research (Cygnus). While reasonable care has been taken in its preparation, Cygnus makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of any such information. The information contained herein may be changed without notice. All information should be considered solely as statements of opinion and Cygnus will not be liable for any loss incurred by users from any use of the publication or contents Industry Insight-Nutraceuticals SYNOPSIS Along with the growing healthcare industry in India there is an emerging trend in growing consumerism for ‘Fast Moving Healthcare Goods (FMHG)’; worldwide known as Nutraceuticals, which are by definition, ingredients with human health benefits beyond basic nutrition. In this report, Cygnus has considered nutraceuticals along with functional foods to estimate the total market of nutraceuticals, both for global and Indian market. According to Cygnus estimates, nutraceuticals market in 2007 was INR18.75 billion and expected to grow at 20% CAGR to achieve a market size of INR27 billion in 2009. Global nutraceuticals market is estimated...
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...FACTORS INFLUENCING CONSUMER PURCHASE INTENTION OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTS IN PENANG ISLAND OOI SAY KEAT Research report in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration 2009 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I am grateful. First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to Graduate School of Business, Universiti Sains Malaysia for giving me the opportunity to accomplish this Master of Business Administration course. It has been a pleasant and remarkable experience in my life. My deepest appreciation goes to my supervisor, Dr. Azizah Omar on her unlimited guidance, encouragement and support in steering me through this research. Without her valuable advice and assistance, I may not materialize and complete this research timely. I am also grateful to Mr. Shahidan, for his advice at the early stage of this research. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to my course mates for their constructive comments and criticisms, which helped me get to where I am. Not forgetting also, my heartfelt gratitude to my colleagues for their generous time to provide insightful comments. Support from you all has not gone unnoticed. Last but not least, I would like to express my gratitude to my parents, family members and friends for their support and understanding throughout my post graduate study. Their unconditional love, patience and encouragement have made this research and my MBA course possible. Thank you so much...
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...Dietary Supplements Summary Dietary supplements are vitamins, minerals, herbs, and many other products ("Dietary Supplements ", 2014). They can come as pills, capsules, powders, drinks, and energy bars. Supplements do not have to go through the testing that drugs do ("Dietary Supplements ", 2014). Some supplements can play an important role in health ("Dietary Supplements ", 2014). For example, calcium and vitamin D are important for keeping bones strong ("Dietary Supplements ", 2014). Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, and other less familiar substances such as herbals, botanicals, amino acids, and enzymes ("Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know", 2014). Dietary supplements are also marketed in forms such as tablets, capsules, soft gels, and gel caps. While some dietary supplements are fairly well understood, others need further study ("Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know", 2014). Some dietary supplements can help ensure that you get an adequate dietary intake of essential nutrients; others may help you reduce your risk of disease ("What Is a Dietary Supplement", 2014). Dietary supplements are products designed to augment your daily intake of nutrients, usually the vitamins and minerals (Lehman, 2014). Taking supplements can provide additional nutrients when your diet is lacking or when certain health conditions cause you to develop an insufficiency or deficiency (Lehman, 2014). Some supplements may help to assure that you get an adequate...
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...Agriculture Business Plan: Agriculture Business Plan Executive Summary Botanical Bounty is an existing farm dedicated to the production of botanical perennials. Botanical Bounty has been formed as an Oregon-based Limited Liability Corp. (L.L.C.) located outside of Albany, Oregon. Botanical Bounty is working hard to become a leading producer of botanical plants for the natural supplement industry as well as plant nurseries. By leveraging a well thought out business plan executed by a skilled management team, Botanical Bounty will generate over $216,000 in year three sales. Keys to Success Botanical Bounty has identified three keys that will be instrumental in their success. The first is the implementation of strict financial controls. By having the proper controls, production efficiency will be maximized. The second key will be the never ending pursuit for the industry’s highest concentration levels of botanical ingredients in each plant. The third key is the recognition and implementation of the philosophy that 100% customer satisfaction is required to ensure a profitable business. Profits are a by product of satisfying customers, not the other way around. Products Botanical Bounty is a 10 acre farm that concentrates on the growing of botanical medicinals. Botanical Bounty has chosen five plant species that have significant market demand as well being well suited for growth in the Willamette River Valley. Botanical Bounty will feature: Echinacea – an immune system booster;...
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...Daniel Montagnola Managerial Accounting Individual Project When making my decision to obtain my PharmD. back in high school, I knew the world of opportunity that was awaiting me along with the chances to advance. However, when I decided to obtain my MBA in Healthcare Systems Management, another world of opportunity suddenly was placed in front of me. There are unlimited placements for a pharmacist in today’s society. Now when adding a MBA degree to my medical background, the placements seem endless. Mainly, numerous jobs in pharmaceutical companies suddenly become attainable and appealing. This is where the focus of my learning and goals has taken me, to be able to become an executive or director at a large pharmaceutical company, such as Pfizer or Merck. Nevertheless, much goes into a decision like this when weighing the options of accepting a job in this setting. How do I stand financially at this moment and current income? How would I stand if I were to accept the job offer that I have been offered? Does this company offer advancement for me to attain more prestigious and higher paying jobs? Does this company have a sustainable business model that will allow me to maintain a job for the future? As you can see, all these aspects play a role and that is only the tip of the inquiry. So how does one weigh the options of accepting a job offer knowing the circumstances in which they lie? I believe this process starts with determining the budget you are on at the moment and...
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... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2009-N-0296] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Food Labeling Regulations AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information collection provisions in FDA's food labeling regulations and on Form FDA 3570, ...
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...present the key points of interest and contemplations for that. 1. Identify the Opportunity ProBac is a world driving, exploration driven Biotechnology Company concentrated on the worldwide probiotic business sector. Through our exploration we have created probiotics with decently archived helpful well being impacts. ProBac's clients are universally driving sustenance, wellbeing what's more, pharmaceutical organizations dynamic in the worldwide wellbeing item market. We take pride in cooperating with a portion of the best brands on the planet and additionally driving provincial organizations. ProBac is a main worldwide player in probiotic research and creates probiotics utilized as a part of both Functional Food and Dietary Supplements. Items covering ProBac's microbes accessible during time spent propelled in more than 40 business sectors as far and wide as possible....
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...Firstly, the company was founded by Prof. Dato' Dr. Hassan Yaacob who started his intensive scientific research and studies in Gamat at the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine,University Malaya in1990 and after more than 10 years of R&D, Prof. Dato' Dr. Hassan Yaacob was able to commercialise the Gamat into Gamat based products under the brand name HEALIN and founded the company Hexagon Pharmaceuticals Sdn Bhd which would later be known as Healwell Pharmaceuticals Sdn Bhd (HEALIN 2007). It should be clarified that though the company offers numerous product derived from the aforementioned sea cucumbers, it is the food supplements namely the Gamogen that are chosen as a product to be marketed in the American market. Concerning the United States of America, the reasoning behind it would be discussed in more detail in the later parts but in summary it is due to the degree of opportunity that can be seen in marketing such a product in America such as change in lifestyle trends and even eases of legislations concerning the product. PEST Analysis A PEST analysis is required in order to better understand the target market in order to derive a viable marketing plan for the product. Political...
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...CONSUMER HEALTH IN THE PHILIPPINES Euromonitor International May 2013 CONSUMER HEALTH IN THE PHILIPPINES Passport I LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES Executive Summary ..................................................................................................................... 1 Consumer Health Sees Moderate Growth in 2012 ................................................................... 1 Filipinos Evolve To Become More Health Conscious ............................................................... 1 United Laboratories Strengthens Its Foothold in the Market ..................................................... 1 Parapharmacies/drugstores Remains the Major Channel for Consumer Health ...................... 1 Consumer Health To See Positive Growth in Medium Term .................................................... 1 Key Trends and Developments .................................................................................................... 2 Generics Gains More Attention ................................................................................................. 2 Manufacturers Invest in New Product Formats ......................................................................... 3 Manufacturers’ Promotional Campaigns Strengthen Their Foothold ........................................ 4 New Product Variants Cater To Faster-paced Lifestyles .......................................................... 5 Social Media Nurtures Better Manufacturer/consumer...
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...First Collections In the Clinic Journal Club CME Audio & Video Authors 17 December 2013, Vol 159, No. 12> Advertisement Email Share Get Permissions Get Citation Figures Slideset (.ppt) PDF Reviews | 17 December 2013 Vitamin and Mineral Supplements in the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer: An Updated Systematic Evidence Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force FREE Stephen P. Fortmann, MD; Brittany U. Burda, MPH; Caitlyn A. Senger, MPH; Jennifer S. Lin, MD, MCR; and Evelyn P. Whitlock, MD, MPH [+] Article and Author Information See Also: Published Letter: Padayatty et al Published Letter: Dror et al Published Letter: Hemilä Published Letter: Bolland et al Published Letter: Fortmann et al Oral High-Dose Multivitamins and Minerals After Myocardial Infarction: A Randomized Trial Long-Term Multivitamin Supplementation and Cognitive Function in Men: A Randomized Trial Enough Is Enough: Stop Wasting Money on Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Ann Intern Med. 2013;159(12):824-834. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-159-12-20131217000729 Text Size: A Related Articles Filter By Topic > Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplements for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement Ann Intern Med. 2014;160(8):558-564. Routine Vitamin Supplementation To Prevent Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease: Recommendations and Rationale Ann Intern Med...
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...NEW VENTURE CREATION (MBSA 2313) Case Study: Holista CollTech: Direction for Focused Growth INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT LECTURER’S NAME: DR. ADRIANA MOHD. RIZAL SECTION: 02 COURSE: MBA GENERAL PART TIME (JB) NAME: SITI ZAINAB BINTI ZAINOL MATRIX ID: MBS 141025 Case III Assignment Questions (Holista CollTech): Case Summary In December 2009, Holista CollTech Ltd. was established as a biotechnology company and its core business was the production of ovine collagen and Kacip Fatimah extracts. The ovine collagen was used mainly in a broad range of food, health supplements, cosmetics, and medical products, while Kacip Fatimah extracts were ingredients for food and supplements products. Holista CollTech's corporate vision was to be a global player in the multi-billion dollar collagen and herb extract markets. However, it faced fierce competition in the collagen market which was already dominated by a number of large multinational firms, and in the herb extract market in which competition was becoming increasingly intense due to the rising number of imitators. This was a challenging situation for Holista CollTech Ltd. since these competitions could prevent the company from achieving its objective to increase its control in these two markets. 1. What were Holista CollTech’s businesses? What were the company’s long-term objectives? The Holista CollTech’s businesses can be divided into two catagories. The first business is R&D...
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...Autumn Internship Report, Sep – Nov 2010 Research related work Research report preparation on the Nutraceuticals Sector Objective – Nutraceuticals are substances that offer nutrition beyond standard diet and include both fortified foods and beverages marketed by FMCG companies as well as dietary supplements that are mainly sold by pharmaceutical companies. Nutraceuticals is an emerging sector in India, and o3 Capital is looking at active participation in this space going forward. o3 Capital has a strong focus on research and such sector reports are often used to showcase the company’s capabilities to both potential client as well as investors. The main objective of this assignment was to prepare a comprehensive report on the sector that can eventually be used as part of client pitches and investor documents. The project also involved preparing brief profiles of key players in the sector to facilitate future business development activities in this space, and compilation of major global transactions in order to analyse transaction metrics and potential Scope – Following was the broad scope of the report 1. Overview of the global nutraceuticals market covering 1.1. Market Size and Growth 1.2. Key Markets 2. Detailed section on the Indian Nutraceuticals market covering 2.1. Market Size and Growth 2.2. Key Segments 2.3. Drivers 2.4. Challenges 2.5. Emerging product categories 3. Comparables Analysis and Investment Activity 3.1. Global Comparables 3.2. Global M&A Transaction...
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