...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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...Abhitej Nibber YR7544 NEWS MEMO 2- Food Politics Should the FDA regulate Vitamins and Dietary supplements? How healthy are the Vitamins and Dietary supplements that promise to promote good health? Vitamins and other Dietary supplements have no set boundaries since the law that regulates this industry, The Dietary Supplements Health and Education Act of 1994 took the legal control and jurisdiction power away from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This law was passed in 1994 by the Congress and signed by the president and resulted in a piece of legislation called the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994.This legislation limits the FDA’s power to regulate dietary supplements. These Vitamins and Supplements have long been known to have potential serious health consequences and can also lead to death. Excess and improper consumption of these supplements can cause Liver damage, reduced bone strength, Cancer and cause birth defects. Excess of iron may lead to vomiting and nausea, harmful during pregnancy and nursing, harmful to children, increased risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke and various other cardiovascular problems. The safety and health is endangered by the unregulated dietary supplements, but the dollars the industry is spending serves to dampen congressional concern over the issue,” said Ms. Sloan. “Heartbreakingly, this kind of money spending is highly usual as it has a great impact. Industries facing a threat...
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...drink. They can be vitamins, minerals, herb, amino acid or other plants. ( the individual building blocks of proteins are part of these substance ). They can be in the form of pills, capsule, tablets or liquid form. They add to, or supplement the diet, and they should not be considered a substitute for food. Dietary supplement are widely available in the United States, you can find them in health food stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, and on the internet and mail. A lot of people take them for health related reasons. Common dietary supplements include vitamins and minerals ( such as vitamin c or multivitamins ) botanicals, herb and plant product, such as St. John’s worth, an substance that come from natural source, such as omega-3 fatty acids. www.weband.com/food-recipes/tc/dietarysupplements-topic-overview The majority of nutritional needs should be obtained from a well balance diet, but there are many benefits of taking dietary supplements. There are supplements that are purported to promote health and prevent disease of the cardiovascular system, vitamin E is an extremely important antioxidant that is important in maintaining healthy blood vessels, also producing and maintains strong bones is very important for our health, including mobility and blood cell production, therefore, several essential nutritional supplements may promote bone growth or reduce the risk of osteoporosis, such as calcium, vitamin D and magnesium. Adults should take 1,000 to 1,200 calcium, 600 to 800...
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...government regulate them like they do prescription medications? Do dietary supplements help with diseases or ailments and do they have risks attached to them? Dietary supplements are vitamins, minerals, herbs and other substances intended to improve the diet. They come in several different forms; pills, capsules, powders and liquids. (Dietary Supplements, 2012) There are proven benefits from taking dietary supplements; when a proper diet is not followed daily the body needs dietary supplements to ensure it is receiving all the nutrients necessary to function properly. Vitamin D, A and calcium are necessary for bone health, they both help to keep the bones strong and they help prevent bone loss. Vitamin A also supports vision. Vitamin K helps in the clotting of blood. Vitamin E strengthens the immune system and assists in repairing deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Pregnant women may get a recommendation from their doctor to take a folic acid supplement to reduce the risk of birth defects for their child. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies can impair the body’s ability to heal and protect it; a multivitamin for anyone that does not eat a proper diet as recommended by the food pyramid is probably a good choice. The choice to take dietary supplements is an individual choice however; there are questions that that be asked. Is the supplement needed? Is it safe? Does it work? Will it interact with any prescription drugs that are being taken? Everyone should consult...
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...Dietary Supplements Report Mildred Simon SCI/241 August 25, 2013 Professor Lori Jumps Dietary Supplements Report There are several dietary supplements on today’s market. Dietary supplements adds the nutrients the body needs for energy and health. Most nutrients come from food products. Often time people do not eat healthy foods to intake the proper amount of vitamins and minerals the body needs to function. This is where dietary supplements come in. Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplements are health products taken to ensure the body gets its minimum required vitamins and minerals. Dietary Supplements contain “hormone-like compound enzymes, extracts from glands, herbs, amino acids, minerals and all important vitamins” (Dietary Supplement & Vitamins.com, 2013, p.1). Dietary Supplements can be purchased over-the-counter or prescribed by a doctor. It comes in different forms such as liquids, pills, gels, powder, or capsules. It is a supplement that helps promote a healthier life. Benefits and Risk Dietary Supplements are beneficial in many ways. They help reduce chronic illnesses, strengthens the immune system, stabilize moods, and improve body appearance. They also help maintain good health and energy levels. There also can be some risk factors if taken in large dosage or in combination with other elements. “For example, the fat-soluble vitamins A and D can build up to toxic levels in your body when taken in large doses over long periods of...
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...passed from generation to generation; offering newly gained knowledge of the herbs. All over the world,...
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...supplements, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, enzymes, concentrates, or extracts. Using them multiple times a week, these supplements could be a way to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Americans use dietary supplements as a way to receive results instantly by ingesting many forms of supplements for things ranging from increased memory to hair growth. Some people might see it as a relatively cheap and convenient way to help relieve issues without the use of prescription drugs, but they must wake up...
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...Dietary Supplements Report What’s in a bottle? Dietary supplement is a good topic that affects the nutrition of the user. This topic is great for the public interest. When you are in the store, on the internet, or just talking to a friend, you may hear about dietary supplements and the claims of benefits for health, how risky can the supplement be, the government’s regulations surrounding the supplements, and a health condition associated with the supplement. A dietary supplement is a substance you can eat or drink. It can be vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other plants, amino acids, or a combination of the substances. These supplements can be in a form of a pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid form. They are a supplement to a diet, which means you add it to your diet so do not consider it as a substitution for food. Dietary supplements can be found in grocery stores, health food stores, pharmacies, on the internet, and by mail. People take dietary supplements for health- related reasons. Makers of dietary supplements cannot tell the user that the supplement can treat, cure, prevent or diagnose diseases. The benefits for dietary supplements is that the user can get all the nutrients that is needed for a balanced diet, it can be used to treat risk factors. The supplements provide additional nutrients that is needed in a balanced diet that the user would not have got if they weren’t taking a dietary supplement. Certain health conditions can cause the body to develop and insufficient...
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...Should we Legalize Jaclyn Russo COM/220 April 20, 2011 Kathryn Geranios The plant Cannabis Sativa a plant that has taken the spotlight of the world, it is a plant that has angered, confused, obsessed, and even mesmerized many people throughout history and today. This plant is otherwise known as Marijuana. Abraham Lincoln said, "Prohibition goes beyond the bounds of reason, in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles, upon which our government was founded." This statement still applies in today’s society in regard to the illegal use of marijuana. The ban on Marijuana causes more harm than the plant itself. The legalization of marijuana could benefit the country medically and economically by increasing revenue and treating symptoms of many illnesses. Thanks to the culmination of international laws, Marijuana is under new speculation, review, public image, and attention than ever before. Countries are legalizing it, whereas other countries are criminalizing it; some states are decriminalizing it while their country is against it! So it comes down to the argument of it all, and hope that enough people around the world will follow the correct path and stance on the subject. Marijuana should be legal because it is a natural herb that for thousands of years has been used, it is impossible to become physically addicted to, as well as impossible to...
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...supporting arguments of my viewpoint. The following will include our class project of writing an argumentative Thesis. It will project my opinion and supporting arguments of my viewpoint. The FDA negatively effects the lives of everyone in the world with their desire to control enslave and poison everyone on a global scope. The FDA, Big Pharmaceuticals, and Governments make trillions of dollars, not caring for the health or welfare of the population of the world. There is massive corruption between these organizations with very strong ties. Big Pharmaceuticals such as Bayer, Mereck, BASF, Monsanto, and Pfizer are just a few of the influential lobbing companies, with strong ties to the FDA government regulators of products Pharmaceutical companies produce and invest heavily in. Keeping the masses sick, controlled, and monopolizing every aspect they can. From food, crops, medicine, natural herbs, and the way any ingredient is introduced or allowed to be used. Our bodies are continually poisoned and polluted every day of our lives, all while being told what to think and lied to. It is a conflict of interest that the very people approving the use of ingredients and drugs in everything, profit financially from the very ingredients and drugs they approve. Not just the FDA but...
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...Biotechnology Regulations and Ethics FDA Regulation of Probiotics One of the most significant implications of the Human microbiome project (HMP) is the expansion of number of probiotic products available on the commercial market. As, it is new area of study, new claims are being made about the role and the value of probiotics in promoting human health and well-being. However there is some uncertainty about the how these products should be regulated. The Goal of this paper is to discuss the current legal and regulatory issues raised by probiotics and to determine whether the current regulatory framework is a good fit for the products that are available on the market which may be developed in the future as a result of HMP. This paper discusses the current regulatory structure of probiotics, issues, concerns and broad recommendations. According to the Joint Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Working group, probiotics are defined as “live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit in the host”. However no legal definition of probiotics exists, in the U.S or in other countries which allows the marketing of products labelled as “probiotics” that do not meet the fundamental criteria stipulated in the scientific definition. Probiotics are live nonpathogenic microorganisms administered to improve microbial balance, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. They consists of Saccaromyces boulardii yeast or lactic...
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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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.... One of the most controversial issues discussed today is to legalize medical marijuana or to keep it illegal because of the high risks it poses. US Congress placed marijuana in schedule I of the Controlled Substance Act in 1972 because it was considered to have no use for medical purposes. Since then, 16 of the 50 states have legalized marijuana for medical use. Many studies state that marijuana can treat symptoms of cancer, pain, and many more serious illnesses. Opponents of medical marijuana argue that it lacks FDA approval. Researchers believe medical marijuana treats different serious illnesses. In 2002, Franjo Grotenhermen stated that “medical cannabis has treated effectively symptoms of nausea, vomiting, insomnia, anorexia, weight loss, and a lack of appetite.” “Medical marijuana has been known to stimulate eating habits to help cure anorexia, the lack of appetite and weight loss to help those people gain their weight back that could do them serious harm from the rapid weight loss (Grotenhermen, 2002).” Medical marijuana has also been known to treat more serious illnesses such as Sickle-Cell Disease, Fibromyalgia, Alzheimer's disease, and Tourette syndrome. Many of the case reports have shown that cannabis has helped to reduce tics caused by Tourette syndrome. A Research Institute in California called Scripps, did a study showing that THC an active ingredient in marijuana, prevents deposits from forming in the brain this is typically associated with Alzheimer's...
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...Assignment 3: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Marketing, Product Safety, and Intellectual Property Samuel Morgan Professor: Christina JG Williams, Esq. LEG 500 – Law, Ethics, and Corporate Governance May 21, 2015 Abstract The relationship between legal and ethics has long been strained and confusing to understand. In today’s business, ethics actually consist of a subset of major life values learned since birth. Many in business use these life values to make decisions that have been passed down from family, educational and religious institutions. However, the message is not the same and each business person will apply their own unique interpretation. Nevertheless, everyone must have an ethical base that applies to conduct in the business world and in personal life. Assignment 3: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Marketing, Product Safety, and Intellectual Property Legal and Ethical considerations are a viable element in marketing, product safety and intellectual property, yet there continues to be the secret and unpredictable element that each organization cannot control, the employee. Ethical or unethical behavior is not entirely an issue of the character of the employee; it is determined by a lot of factors. Employees or people are influenced by the forces surrounding them – their peers, their superiors, the reward system, group norms, and organizational policies and values. In this assignment, we will revisit the organization PharmaCARE...
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...health risks. Here I am about to tell my readers important information that you can share with your family and friends about Dietary Supplements! Dietary supplements refer to vitamins, minerals and other substances available in the form of a pill, gum, lozenge, drops or injections and intended for human consumption. Dietary supplements are available at health food stores, vitamin shops and even in doctor's offices. While their purpose is to provide health benefits, supplements should never be used as a substitute for nutrients found in foods or medication prescribed by your doctor. Dietary Supplements are vitamins, minerals, and other less familiar substances — such as herbals, botanicals, amino acids, and enzymes (see box at right). Dietary supplements are also marketed in forms such as tablets, capsules, soft gels, and gel caps. Some benefits of taking Dietary Supplements are 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...
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